Introduction Speed is an important prerequisite in soccer. Therefore, a large number of tests
have been developed aiming to investigate several speed skills relevant to soccer. This …

Background The ability to perform a rapid change of direction (COD) is a critical skill in
numerous court-and field-based sports. The aim of this review is to investigate the effect of …

Abstract Spiteri, T, Nimphius, S, Hart, NH, Specos, C, Sheppard, JM, and Newton, RU.
Contribution of strength characteristics to change of direction and agility performance in …

Previous studies have reported an association between eccentric strength (ECC-STR) and
change of direction (COD) ability. Little is known about how ECC-STR facilitates COD …

The study aimed to compare the chronic eccentric-overload training effects of unilateral
(lateral lunge) vs bilateral (half-squat) using an inertial device, on hypertrophy and physical …

Purpose The aims of this study were to 1) compare the metabolic power demand of straight-
line and change of direction (COD) sprints including 45° or 90°-turns, and 2) examine the …

Methods Fifteen elite male basketball players (age: 15.4±0.9 years) were assessed during a
three‐week period to determine the reliability of functional screening tools and performance …

Abstract Madruga-Parera, M, Bishop, C, Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe, A, Beato, M, Gonzalo-Skok,
O, and Romero-Rodríguez, D. Effects of 8-weeks of Isoinertial vs. Cable-resistance Training …

The aim of the present study was to determine the association of multi-directional jumping
asymmetries with measures of physical performance. Forty-two youth handball athletes …

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Hader, K., Palazzi, D., and Buchheit, M.: CHANGE OF DIRECTION SPEED IN SOCCER …