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Effects of SAQ training method on power performance in elite soccer players

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of the SAQ training method on power performance in soccer players. Soccer players were assigned randomly to two groups: experimental group (EG ; n _ 50) and control group (CG ; n_ 50). Power performance was assessed by a test of quickness – the 5m sprint (SP5), a test of acceleration – the 10m sprint (SP10), tests of maximal speed – the 20m (SP20) and the 30m sprint (SP30) along with Bosco jump tests – squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), maximal countermovement jump (MAX) and continuous jumps performed with legs extended (CJS). The initial testing procedure took place at the beginning of the in-season period. The eightweek specific SAQ training program was implemented after which final testing took place. The results of the two-way analysis of variance indicated that the experimental group improved significantly (p<.05) in 5m (1.43sec vs. 1.39sec) and in 10m (2.15sec vs. 2.07sec) sprints, and they also improved their jumping performance in countermovement (44.04cm vs. 4.48cm) and continuous jumps (41.08cm vs. 41.39cm) performed with legs extended (p<.05). The SAQ training program appears to be an effective way of improving some segments of power performance in young soccer players during in-season period. Soccer coaches could use this information in the process of planning in-season training. Without proper planning of the SAQ training soccer players will most likely be confronted with decrease in power performance during in-season period.

SAQ; power performance; soccer

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