Naslov
Effects Of SAQ Training Method On Power Performance In Elite Soccer Players

Autori
Jovanović, Mario ; Sporiš, Goran ; Omrčen, Darija ; Fiorentini, Fredi

Izvornik
The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (1064-8011) 25 (2011), 5; 1285-1292

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
SAQ ; power performance ; soccer

Sažetak
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 2 groups: Experimental group (EG ; n _ 50) and control group (CG ; n_ 50). Power performance was assessed by tests of quickness - sprint 5 meters (SP5), test of acceleration - sprint 10 meter (SP10), tests of maximal speed – sprint 20 and 30 meters (SP20) and (SP30) along with Bosco jump tests - squat jump (SJ), counter- movement jump (CMJ), maximal countermovement jump (MAX) and continuous jumps with straight legs (CJS). The initial testing procedure took place at the beginning of the in- season period, eight weeks of a specific SAQ training program was implemented after which final testing took place. The results from the Two Way ANOVA indicate that the experimental group improved significantly (p<0.05) in 5 (1.43sec vs. 1.39sec) and 10 (2.15sec vs. 2.07sec) m sprints, and also improved their jumping performance in counter-movement (44.04cm vs. 4.48cm) and continuous jumps (41.08cm vs. 41.39cm) with straight legs (p<0.05). 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 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.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kineziologija

POVEZANOST RADA