Measurement Properties and Feasibility of Repeated Sprint Ability Test: A Systematic Review

The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the research methodological quality, measurement properties, and feasibility of repeated sprint ability tests. Results showed that testretest absolute and relative reliability was very large to nearly perfect for total work and best sprint performa...

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Published in:Strength and conditioning journal 2019-12, Vol.41 (6), p.41-61
Main Authors: Lopes-Silva, João Paulo, Ferreira da Silva Santos, Jonatas, Abbiss, Chris R., Franchini, Emerson
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ability tests
Running
Sports training
Strength training
Systematic review
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Summary:The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the research methodological quality, measurement properties, and feasibility of repeated sprint ability tests. Results showed that testretest absolute and relative reliability was very large to nearly perfect for total work and best sprint performance. However, the fatigue index presented a weak absolute and relative reliability. Total sprint time was able to discriminate performance between player positions, competitive levels, and season phases, whereas the best sprint performance distinguished the competitive levels and playing positions. Total sprint and best sprint time were correlated with the sum of peak speed and neuromuscular measures.
ISSN:1524-1602
1533-4295
DOI:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000495