Level and differences of sprint acceleration among soccer players in three different age categories

The purpose of this study was to identify and compare acceleration speed in running tests at 5 and 10 meters among young soccer players in three different age categories (U16: n=26, U17: n=14 and U19: n=19). The screened sample consisted of Czech elite youth soccer players who compete in the highest...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Education and Sport 2016-06, Vol.16 (2), p.522-522
Main Authors: Dragijsky, Michal, Maly, Tomas, Bujnovsky, David, Zahalka, Frantisek, Hank, Mikulas, Mala, Lucia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceleration (Education)
Age
Body Height
Body Weight
Exercise
Field Tests
Measurement Techniques
Predictor Variables
Slavic Languages
Soccer
Sports training
Statistical analysis
Strength training
Studies
Team Sports
Timed Tests
Velocity
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to identify and compare acceleration speed in running tests at 5 and 10 meters among young soccer players in three different age categories (U16: n=26, U17: n=14 and U19: n=19). The screened sample consisted of Czech elite youth soccer players who compete in the highest domestic league. Acceleration speed was measured using photocells (Brower Timing system, Utah, USA). The results of the study showed the effect of ontogenetic development on the level of acceleration speed in youth soccer players. Furthermore, the results serve as an indicative base for comparing with the results of their counterparts in other research groups. The results may be beneficial for sport practice especially for clinical staff, fitness coaches, soccer coaches and sports rehabilitation.
ISSN:2247-8051
2247-806X
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2016.02082