A brief review of selected biomechanical variables for sport performance monitoring and training optimization

J Pleša, Ž Kozinc, N Šarabon - Applied Mechanics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Traditional neuromuscular tests (eg, jumping and sprinting tasks) are useful to assess
athletic performance, but the basic outcomes (eg, jump height, sprint time) offer only a …

Association between Lower Body Qualities and Change-of-Direction Performance: A Meta-Analysis

Z Chen, M Yin, C Bishop… - International Journal of …, 2023 - thieme-connect.com
The aim of the present study is to determine the associations between lower body muscle
strength qualities and change of direction (CoD) performance. Three databases were used …

Differences in force-velocity profiles during countermovement jump and flywheel squats and associations with a different change of direction tests in elite karatekas

D Smajla, D Spudić, Ž Kozinc, N Šarabon - Frontiers in Physiology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The force-velocity (Fv) relationship has been proposed as a biomechanical characteristic to
comprehensively evaluate neuromuscular capabilities within different tasks such as vertical …

Effect of individualised strength and plyometric training on the physical performance of basketball players

FJ Barrera-Domínguez, BJ Almagro… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The aims of this study were to examine the effects of eight weeks of individualised force-
velocity imbalance (F-Vimb) training on physical performance in basketball players and to …

Bilateral deficit in countermovement jump and its association with change of direction performance in basketball and tennis players

Ž Kozinc, N Šarabon - Sports biomechanics, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The purpose of this study was to assess the association between bilateral deficit (BLD) in
countermovement jump and change of direction (CoD) performance. Therefore, 165 young …

Seasonal changes in the acceleration–speed profile of elite soccer players: A longitudinal study

A López-Sagarra, A Baena-Raya, MÁ Casimiro-Artés… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to describe the acceleration–speed (AS) profile of soccer players during
competition and to analyse their seasonal changes and inter-player differences. The AS …

The association between force-velocity relationship in countermovement jump and sprint with approach jump, linear acceleration and change of direction ability in …

J Pleša, Ž Kozinc, N Šarabon - Frontiers in physiology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The force-velocity (FV) relationship allows the identification of the mechanical capabilities of
musculoskeletal system to produce force, power and velocity. The aim of this study was to …

Maximizing acceleration and change of direction in sport: A case series to illustrate how the force-velocity profile provides additional information to that derived from …

A Baena-Raya, MA Rodríguez-Pérez… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Sprint running and change of direction (COD) present similar mechanical demands,
involving an acceleration phase in which athletes need to produce and apply substantial …

Does physical conditioning influence performance attenuation and recovery in gaelic football?

LS Daly, CÓ Catháin, DT Kelly - … Journal of Sports …, 2022 - journals.humankinetics.com
Purpose: This study investigated the influence of components of fitness on measures of
performance attenuation and recovery following Gaelic football match play. Methods …

The influence of short sprint performance, acceleration, and deceleration mechanical properties on change of direction ability in soccer players—A cross-sectional …

Q Zhang, A Dellal, K Chamari, PH Igonin… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The study investigated the relationship between short sprint performance and mechanical
parameters obtained during the acceleration and deceleration tasks with the change of …