[HTML][HTML] Validity and reliability of speed tests used in soccer: A systematic review

S Altmann, S Ringhof, R Neumann, A Woll, MC Rumpf - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
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 …

Methodological characteristics and future directions for plyometric jump training research: a scoping review

R Ramirez-Campillo, C Álvarez, A García-Hermoso… - Sports Medicine, 2018 - Springer
Recently, there has been a proliferation of published articles on the effect of plyometric jump
training, including several review articles and meta-analyses. However, these types of …

Effects of plyometric jump training on jump and sprint performance in young male soccer players: a systematic review and meta-analysis

R Ramirez-Campillo, D Castillo, J Raya-González… - Sports Medicine, 2020 - Springer
Background Even from a young age, modern soccer requires high levels of physical fitness
development, particularly jumping and sprinting. Plyometric jump training (PJT), combined …

Practices of strength and conditioning coaches in Brazilian elite soccer

I Loturco, TT Freitas, PE Alcaraz, R Kobal, RFH Nunes… - Biology of sport, 2022 - termedia.pl
Brazil is the leading global exporter of soccer players, with approximately 2,000 international
transfers to different clubs per year. Although Brazilian players compete in the most …

[HTML][HTML] The training of short distance sprint performance in football code athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

B Nicholson, A Dinsdale, B Jones, K Till - Sports Medicine, 2021 - Springer
Background Short-sprint (≤ 20 m) performance is an important quality for success in the
football codes. Therefore, developing an evidence base for understanding training methods …

Half-squat and jump squat exercises performed across a range of loads: Differences in mechanical outputs and strength deficits

I Loturco, MR McGuigan, TT Freitas… - The Journal of …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Loturco, I, McGuigan, MR, Freitas, TT, Bishop, C, Zabaloy, S, Mercer, VP, Moura,
TBMA, Arruda, AFS, Ramos, MS, Pereira, LA, and Pareja-Blanco, F. Half-squat and jump …

[HTML][HTML] Mixed training methods: effects of combining resisted sprints or plyometrics with optimum power loads on sprint and agility performance in professional soccer …

I Loturco, R Kobal, K Kitamura, CC Cal Abad… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two different mixed training programs
(optimum power load [OPL]+ resisted sprints [RS] and OPL+ vertical/horizontal plyometrics …

[HTML][HTML] Physiological predictors of competition performance in CrossFit athletes

R Martínez-Gómez, PL Valenzuela, LB Alejo… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to determine the physiological variables that predict competition
performance during a CrossFit competition. Fifteen male amateur CrossFit athletes (age …

Specific adaptations in performance and muscle architecture after weighted jump-squat vs. body mass squat jump training in recreational soccer players

G Coratella, M Beato, C Milanese… - The Journal of …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Coratella, G, Beato, M, Milanese, C, Longo, S, Limonta, E, Rampichini, S, Cè, E,
Bisconti, AV, Schena, F, and Esposito, F. Specific adaptations in performance and muscle …

[HTML][HTML] Specific changes in young soccer player's fitness after traditional bilateral vs. unilateral combined strength and plyometric training

R Ramirez-Campillo, J Sanchez-Sanchez… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
The aim of this study was to compare changes in young soccer player's fitness after
traditional bilateral vs. unilateral combined plyometric and strength training. Male athletes …