Associations Between Sprint Mechanical Properties and Change of Direction Ability and Asymmetries in COD Speed Performance in Basketball and Volleyball Players

This study aimed to assess the associations between sprint force–velocity profile variables with change of direction (COD) performance and to investigate the impact of these variables on asymmetries in COD speed performance. Ninety-nine participants (volleyball players: n = 44, basketball players: n...

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Main Authors: Zhihao Zhang, Mingchen Jiang, Yifan Jing, Mingjia Li, Yanchun Li, Xiaolin Yang
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Mingchen Jiang
Yifan Jing
Mingjia Li
Yanchun Li
Xiaolin Yang
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description This study aimed to assess the associations between sprint force–velocity profile variables with change of direction (COD) performance and to investigate the impact of these variables on asymmetries in COD speed performance. Ninety-nine participants (volleyball players: n = 44, basketball players: n = 55) performed 40 m sprints for Fv relationship calculation, two COD tests (Modified Agility T-test and 505 test). A partial least squares (PLS) regression analysis was conducted to determine the relationships between the variables. The V<sub>0</sub> was the most influential variable; it was negatively associated with COD performance variables (β = −0.260, −0.263 and −0.244 for MAT, 505-D and 505-ND, respectively), and F<sub>0</sub> (β = 0.169, 0.163) was associated with the COD performance variables (COD deficit D and COD deficit ND, respectively), slightly larger than the effects of Fv<sub>slope</sub> (β = −0.162, −0.146), D<sub>RF</sub> (β = −0.159, −0.142) and P<sub>max</sub> (β = −0.162, −0.146). For COD deficit imbalance, the D<sub>RF</sub> (β = −0.070) was the most influential variable followed by Fv<sub>slope</sub> (β = −0.068), F<sub>0</sub> (β = 0.046) and gender (β = 0.031). V<sub>0</sub> and RF<sub>max</sub> were the critical variables for improving COD performance that includes linear sprints, while D<sub>RF</sub>, Fv<sub>slope</sub>, F<sub>0</sub> and P<sub>max</sub> collectively influence 180° COD performance. Meanwhile, D<sub>RF</sub> and Fv<sub>slope</sub> were important factors for asymmetries in COD speed performance. It is recommended to use the Fv profile to diagnose different COD movement patterns and then develop training plans accordingly for team sports played on smaller courts, such as basketball and volleyball.
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spelling doaj-art-40ae143e974841028fb8d91e2e0de4842025-08-20T02:05:03ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292024-11-011411143410.3390/life14111434Associations Between Sprint Mechanical Properties and Change of Direction Ability and Asymmetries in COD Speed Performance in Basketball and Volleyball PlayersZhihao Zhang0Mingchen Jiang1Yifan Jing2Mingjia Li3Yanchun Li4Xiaolin Yang5Sport Science School, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, ChinaChina Volleyball College, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, ChinaChina Institute of Sport and Health Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, ChinaChina Basketball College, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, ChinaChina Institute of Sport and Health Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, ChinaChina Institute of Sport and Health Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, ChinaThis study aimed to assess the associations between sprint force–velocity profile variables with change of direction (COD) performance and to investigate the impact of these variables on asymmetries in COD speed performance. Ninety-nine participants (volleyball players: n = 44, basketball players: n = 55) performed 40 m sprints for Fv relationship calculation, two COD tests (Modified Agility T-test and 505 test). A partial least squares (PLS) regression analysis was conducted to determine the relationships between the variables. The V<sub>0</sub> was the most influential variable; it was negatively associated with COD performance variables (β = −0.260, −0.263 and −0.244 for MAT, 505-D and 505-ND, respectively), and F<sub>0</sub> (β = 0.169, 0.163) was associated with the COD performance variables (COD deficit D and COD deficit ND, respectively), slightly larger than the effects of Fv<sub>slope</sub> (β = −0.162, −0.146), D<sub>RF</sub> (β = −0.159, −0.142) and P<sub>max</sub> (β = −0.162, −0.146). For COD deficit imbalance, the D<sub>RF</sub> (β = −0.070) was the most influential variable followed by Fv<sub>slope</sub> (β = −0.068), F<sub>0</sub> (β = 0.046) and gender (β = 0.031). V<sub>0</sub> and RF<sub>max</sub> were the critical variables for improving COD performance that includes linear sprints, while D<sub>RF</sub>, Fv<sub>slope</sub>, F<sub>0</sub> and P<sub>max</sub> collectively influence 180° COD performance. Meanwhile, D<sub>RF</sub> and Fv<sub>slope</sub> were important factors for asymmetries in COD speed performance. It is recommended to use the Fv profile to diagnose different COD movement patterns and then develop training plans accordingly for team sports played on smaller courts, such as basketball and volleyball.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/11/1434force–velocity profileagility performanceasymmetries in COD speed performance
spellingShingle Zhihao Zhang
Mingchen Jiang
Yifan Jing
Mingjia Li
Yanchun Li
Xiaolin Yang
Associations Between Sprint Mechanical Properties and Change of Direction Ability and Asymmetries in COD Speed Performance in Basketball and Volleyball Players
Life
force–velocity profile
agility performance
asymmetries in COD speed performance
title Associations Between Sprint Mechanical Properties and Change of Direction Ability and Asymmetries in COD Speed Performance in Basketball and Volleyball Players
title_full Associations Between Sprint Mechanical Properties and Change of Direction Ability and Asymmetries in COD Speed Performance in Basketball and Volleyball Players
title_fullStr Associations Between Sprint Mechanical Properties and Change of Direction Ability and Asymmetries in COD Speed Performance in Basketball and Volleyball Players
title_full_unstemmed Associations Between Sprint Mechanical Properties and Change of Direction Ability and Asymmetries in COD Speed Performance in Basketball and Volleyball Players
title_short Associations Between Sprint Mechanical Properties and Change of Direction Ability and Asymmetries in COD Speed Performance in Basketball and Volleyball Players
title_sort associations between sprint mechanical properties and change of direction ability and asymmetries in cod speed performance in basketball and volleyball players
topic force–velocity profile
agility performance
asymmetries in COD speed performance
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/11/1434
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