Mechanical paramaters of sprint in female soccer players at different skill levels

Aim: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the relationships between sprint mechanical parameters and sprint performance among female soccer players at different skill levels. The second objective was to assess a potential differences in force-velocity profiles between players from higher...

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Main Authors: Marcin Krawczyk, Marcin Maciejczyk, Mariusz Pociecha, Mariusz Ozimek, Przemysław Markowicz, Paulina Wałaszek, Katarzyna Trytek
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Published: Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronisława Czecha w Krakowie 2022-03-01
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Online Access:http://jkes.eu/gicid/01.3001.0015.8188
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author Marcin Krawczyk
Marcin Maciejczyk
Mariusz Pociecha
Mariusz Ozimek
Przemysław Markowicz
Paulina Wałaszek
Katarzyna Trytek
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Marcin Maciejczyk
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Mariusz Ozimek
Przemysław Markowicz
Paulina Wałaszek
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description Aim: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the relationships between sprint mechanical parameters and sprint performance among female soccer players at different skill levels. The second objective was to assess a potential differences in force-velocity profiles between players from higher and lower sport skill level. Materials and methods: Sixty-six female soccer players (age = 23.1 5.1 years) performed a 30-m sprint to assess sprint performance and mechanical variables. Speed was measured by radar technology for 5, 10, 20, and 30 m and was used to calculate the theoretical maximal velocity (V0), theoretical maximal horizontal force (F0), maximal horizontal power (Pmax), decrease in the ratio of horizontal to resultant force (DRF), and peak ratio of horizontal to resultant force (RFpeak). Results: Different force-velocity (F-V) profile parameters are determinants of sprint performance at various distances. RFpeak (r =-0.99), Pmax (r = -0.93), and F0 (r = 0.92) had the strongest associations with sprint performance at shorter (5-m) distances, while at longer (20-m) distances, V0 (r = -0.73), Pmax (r = -0.94), and RFpeak (r = -0.88) were largely associated with sprint performance. The players from higher sports skill level showed higher levels of F0, RFpeak, Pmax and time to 10 meter distance. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that depending on sprint distance used for testing and training procedures in female soccer players, the most informative parameters are Pmax, RFpeak, F0, and V0. As the skill level in female soccer players increases, an increase in maximal theoretical horizontal force during sprinting can be observed.
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spelling doaj-art-178f24bd2cef4563ad02d4078a4129e42025-08-20T02:57:28ZengAkademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronisława Czecha w KrakowieJournal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences2956-45812022-03-013297253310.5604/01.3001.0015.818801.3001.0015.8188Mechanical paramaters of sprint in female soccer players at different skill levelsMarcin Krawczyk0Marcin Maciejczyk1Mariusz Pociecha2Mariusz Ozimek3Przemysław Markowicz4Paulina Wałaszek5Katarzyna Trytek6Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences in Tarnów, PolandDepartment of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Physical Education, Krakow, PolandFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow, PolandDepartment of Track and Field’s Sports, Institute of Sport, University of Physical Education, Krakow, PolandFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow, PolandFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow, PolandFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow, PolandAim: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the relationships between sprint mechanical parameters and sprint performance among female soccer players at different skill levels. The second objective was to assess a potential differences in force-velocity profiles between players from higher and lower sport skill level. Materials and methods: Sixty-six female soccer players (age = 23.1 5.1 years) performed a 30-m sprint to assess sprint performance and mechanical variables. Speed was measured by radar technology for 5, 10, 20, and 30 m and was used to calculate the theoretical maximal velocity (V0), theoretical maximal horizontal force (F0), maximal horizontal power (Pmax), decrease in the ratio of horizontal to resultant force (DRF), and peak ratio of horizontal to resultant force (RFpeak). Results: Different force-velocity (F-V) profile parameters are determinants of sprint performance at various distances. RFpeak (r =-0.99), Pmax (r = -0.93), and F0 (r = 0.92) had the strongest associations with sprint performance at shorter (5-m) distances, while at longer (20-m) distances, V0 (r = -0.73), Pmax (r = -0.94), and RFpeak (r = -0.88) were largely associated with sprint performance. The players from higher sports skill level showed higher levels of F0, RFpeak, Pmax and time to 10 meter distance. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that depending on sprint distance used for testing and training procedures in female soccer players, the most informative parameters are Pmax, RFpeak, F0, and V0. As the skill level in female soccer players increases, an increase in maximal theoretical horizontal force during sprinting can be observed.http://jkes.eu/gicid/01.3001.0015.8188team sportssprint performanceforce – velocity profile
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Mariusz Pociecha
Mariusz Ozimek
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Paulina Wałaszek
Katarzyna Trytek
Mechanical paramaters of sprint in female soccer players at different skill levels
Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences
team sports
sprint performance
force – velocity profile
title Mechanical paramaters of sprint in female soccer players at different skill levels
title_full Mechanical paramaters of sprint in female soccer players at different skill levels
title_fullStr Mechanical paramaters of sprint in female soccer players at different skill levels
title_full_unstemmed Mechanical paramaters of sprint in female soccer players at different skill levels
title_short Mechanical paramaters of sprint in female soccer players at different skill levels
title_sort mechanical paramaters of sprint in female soccer players at different skill levels
topic team sports
sprint performance
force – velocity profile
url http://jkes.eu/gicid/01.3001.0015.8188
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