Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Artur Avelino Birk Preissler, Pedro Schons, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Guilherme Droescher de Vargas, Lucas Moraes Klein, Ana Filipa Silva, Hadi Nobari, Luiz Fernando Martins Kruel
Summary: The evolution of female soccer is related to high-intensity actions and choosing abilities that characterize players' performance. This study aimed to analyze the correlations between performance in sprint and change-of-direction tests in professional female soccer players. The results showed significant correlations between sprint performance with and without the ball, as well as between sprint tests without the ball and change-of-direction tests.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Tomas T. Freitas, Lucas A. Pereira, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Thomas M. Comyns, Paulo H. S. M. Azevedo, Irineu Loturco
Summary: This study compared the performance of elite female players from three different sports in linear sprint and change-of-direction tests. The results showed significant differences in sprint and change-of-direction ability among athletes from different team sports. Handball players exhibited superior change-of-direction speed and efficiency, while soccer players had lower sprint momentum.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Paulo Gentil, Yassine Negra, Jozo Grgic, Olivier Girard
Summary: Overall, plyometric jump training has a positive impact on athletes' repeated sprint ability, with improvements seen in best and mean sprint performance. However, there was no significant effect on fatigue resistance. The methodological quality of the included studies was moderate to high, and no injuries or adverse events were reported in any of the studies.
Article
Sport Sciences
Adam Runacres, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Melitta A. McNarry
Summary: Repeated sprint ability (RSA) is more closely related to match performance outcomes than single-sprint performance, but the kinetic determinants in youth athletes remain poorly understood. The mechanical efficiency of force application (D-RF) was found to be the primary predictor of both single and repeated sprint performance in adolescents. Training programs targeting RSA should include technique and skill acquisition components.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Carlos Majano, Jorge Garcia-Unanue, Antonio Hernandez-Martin, Javier Sanchez-Sanchez, Leonor Gallardo, Jose Luis Felipe
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine the suitability of thermography to detect fatigue in male football players. Participants were divided into low and high thermal asymmetry groups based on thermography session. The results showed that thermal asymmetry in hamstrings had a significant impact on performance, while asymmetries in thighs and calves did not.
Article
Sport Sciences
Alessandro Moura Zagatto, Yago Medeiros Dutra, Gabriel Claus, Elvis de Sousa Malta, Rodrigo Araujo Bonetti de Poli, Gabriel Motta Pinheiro Brisola, Daniel Boullosa
Summary: This study revealed that drop jumps can improve performance in repeated sprint ability tests in professional male basketball players. This simple and effective approach can be implemented before games and during game breaks to enhance player readiness to compete.
Article
Physiology
Qingde Shi, Tomas K. K. Tong, Jinlei Nie, Dan Tao, Haifeng Zhang, Xiaoying Tan, Zhaowei Kong
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the immediate and 4-week boosting effects of 2-week, 6-session repeated-sprint training in hypoxia (RSH2-wk) on team-sport players' ability to perform repeated sprints (RSA) during a team-sport-specific intermittent exercise protocol (RSA(IEP)). The results showed that both 2-week and 5-week RSH regimens had similar effects on enhancing RSA during normal oxygen conditions, but the dose effect on RSA enhancement was minimal.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Francisco Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandez, Olalla Garcia-Taibo, Moises Vila, Hadi Nobari, Filipe Manuel Clemente
Summary: The present study aimed to investigate the impact of force-power-velocity, vertical and horizontal jumps, and repeated sprint ability on the sprinting performance of adult women soccer players. The findings revealed that lower-limb power, maximal speed, and peak power significantly influenced sprinting time, while vertical jump determined stride frequency.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seifeddine Brini, Daniel Boullosa, Julio Calleja-Gonzalez, Anne Delextrat
Summary: The study found that the RRSA(5COD) test has good construct validity and reliability in basketball players, and can distinguish between professional and semi-professional players.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yiannis Michailidis
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the literature on the effect of exercise programs on the Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA) performance of soccer players. The results showed that a variety of programs can improve the performance of soccer players by causing trivial-to-large improvements. Interventional exercises that include stimuli related to repeated sprint ability are more effective.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
James R. Mckee, Olivier Girard, Jeremiah J. Peiffer, Brendan R. Scott
Summary: Team sport athletes commonly perform repeated short-duration sprints with brief recovery periods. The physiological limiters of repeated-sprint ability include decreased force production capacity, insufficient energy supply, and metabolite accumulation. Training with blood flow restriction may improve these limiting factors and enhance repeated-sprint ability.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Bruno Giovanini, Leandro R. Altimari, Solange de Paula Ramos, Victor H. A. Okazaki, Nilo M. Okuno, Adalberto F. Junior
Summary: This study investigated the preconditioning effects of photobiomodulation on the repeated-sprint ability of professional basketball players. The results showed that photobiomodulation did not improve the repeated-sprint ability of professional basketball players.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Aaron Kyles, Jon L. L. Oliver, Micheal J. Cahill, Rhodri S. S. Lloyd, Jason Pedley
Summary: This systematic review examined protocols for measuring repeated sprint ability (RSA) and recommended standardized protocols. It was found that linear and change of direction (COD) RSA tests require different protocols, with COD tests resulting in longer sprint times compared to linear tests. The recommended protocol for linear RSA includes 6 x 30 m sprints with 15 seconds of active recovery, while the recommended protocol for COD RSA includes 6 x 30 m shuttle sprints with one change of direction and a 15-second active recovery.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Wadee Pramkratok, Tongthong Songsupap, Tossaporn Yimlamai
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of repeated sprint training in hypoxia on aerobic performance, repeated sprint ability, and muscle oxygenation in Rugby Sevens. The results showed that adding hypoxic training to standard training had minimal benefits in improving aerobic performance and resistance to fatigue, possibly due to enhanced muscle deoxygenation and increased levels of HIF-1 alpha and VEGF.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Carlos Alix-Fages, Salvador Romero-Arenas, Giancarlo Calderon-Nadal, Agustin Jerez-Martinez, Fernando Pareja-Blanco, David Colomer-Poveda, Gonzalo Marquez, Amador Garcia-Ramos
Summary: The study found that the application of tDCS over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is not effective in improving sprint performance or reducing RPE during a RSA task.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Davide Ferioli, Daniele Conte, Diego Rucco, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Alejandro Vaquera, Marco Romagnoli, Ermanno Rampinini
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the physical demands of 3x3 basketball games and assess the differences between male and female players. An observational design was used to analyze video footage from the 2019 FIBA 3x3 World Cup, resulting in 216 individual game samples. The results showed that there were differences in the intermittent physical demands between male and female players, with females performing more low-intensity and high-intensity activities per minute. During ball possession, males spent more time on low-intensity activities, while females displayed more high-intensity activities and a higher percentage of playing time at high intensity. The findings suggest the need for sex-specific training sessions based on the specific match demands.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Mauro Mandorino, Antonio J. Figueiredo, Masar Gjaka, Antonio Tessitore
Summary: The objective of this study was to review the risk factors for injury in young soccer players. After searching electronic databases, articles meeting the inclusion criteria were selected for review. Risk factor data were extracted and grouped into intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The main findings include the importance of neuromuscular control, the impact of maturation status, the contribution of fatigue and poor recovery to overuse injuries, the unclear role of anthropometric factors, the increased risk associated with previous injuries and high skill levels, the influence of external workloads, and the greater injury risk from playing position and sport specialization in young soccer players. Understanding the complex interaction between these factors is crucial for identifying high-risk players, developing effective prevention strategies, and taking a holistic approach.
Article
Sport Sciences
Daniele Conte, Inga Lukonaitiene, Kestutis Matulaitis, Audrius Snieckus, Audinga Kniubaite, Rasa Kreivyte, Sigitas Kamandulis
Summary: This study aimed to assess and compare the physiological, hormonal, psychological, and physical responses of recreational 3 x 3 basketball (3 x 3BB) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in active young adults. The results showed that 3 x 3BB elicited higher maximal heart rate percentage, physical activity intensities, enjoyment, and lower perceived exertion compared to HIIT. Therefore, 3 x 3 basketball may be considered as a potentially suitable activity to improve the health status of participants.
Article
Sport Sciences
Pierpaolo Sansone, Lorenzo Gasperi, Bojan Makivic, Miguel Angel Gomez-Ruano, Antonio Tessitore, Daniele Conte
Summary: This study quantified the average and peak external intensities of various basketball training drills. It found that the type of drill influenced the average and peak external load, with different directions of effects. Involvement percentage and court area per player also had an impact on the external load. However, playing position and competition rotation status did not show significant effects. The findings suggest that practitioners should consider different load indicators separately when designing basketball training programs.
Review
Sport Sciences
Mauro Mandorino, Antonio J. Figueiredo, Masar Gjaka, Antonio Tessitore
Summary: The analysis of epidemiological data and injury risk factors in young soccer players is crucial for promoting prevention strategies. This study conducted a systematic literature review on the epidemiological data and injury risk factors. The findings include higher injury incidence in older players and during matches, a higher risk of injury for males and more ligament sprains for females, and ankle and thigh injuries for young males and ankle and knee injuries for females. Coaches and trainers should consider individual differences and promote personalized training and prevention strategies.
Article
Sport Sciences
Andrea Perazzetti, Milivoj Dopsaj, Pierpaolo Sansone, Mauro Mandorino, Antonio Tessitore
Summary: This study investigates the effects of playing position and contextual factors on the internal match load, players' perceived recovery, and well-being of water polo players. The results show that match outcomes, travel duration, and goals scored are associated with the internal match load, while match balance, playing time, and goals scored are related to players' recovery and well-being.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL MORPHOLOGY AND KINESIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Physiology
Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco, Renato Barroso, Daniel Bok, Daniel Boullosa, Daniele Conte, Carl Foster
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Marco Pernigoni, Julio Calleja-Gonzalez, Inga Lukonaitiene, Antonio Tessitore, Jurate Stanislovaitiene, Paulius Kamarauskas, Daniele Conte
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of active recovery (AR) and static stretching (SS) in post-exercise recovery of basketball players. The results showed no significant differences between the two interventions at corresponding time points. However, the recovery process differed, as the SS group had lower jump height at post-recovery, and the AR group had impaired heart rate variability and perceived recovery. Overall, neither strategy seemed to significantly improve post-exercise recovery.
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Federico Palumbo, Simone Ciaccioni, Flavia Guidotti, Roberta Forte, Attilio Sacripanti, Laura Capranica, Antonio Tessitore
Summary: This systematic overview aimed to review studies investigating the benefits and risks of judo training in older people, and to explore practical methodological applications. A total of 23 records meeting the inclusion criteria were identified through searches of EBSCOhost, ISI-WoS, and Scopus databases. The quality assessment revealed a serious risk of bias in 70% of the experimental studies, while all observational studies and 67% of the methodological studies presented a fair quality.
Review
Physiology
Pierpaolo Sansone, Daniele Conte, Antonio Tessitore, Ermanno Rampinini, Davide Ferioli
Summary: This systematic review examines the physical, physiological, perceptual, and technical-tactical demands of official 3 x 3 basketball games. The study finds that 3 x 3 basketball games have an intermittent profile with short ball possessions and considerable physical and physiological demands. The performance profile is similar in males and females, with minor changes across tournament phases. Key indicators for discriminating winning and losing teams include shooting and defensive efficiency, turnovers, and tactical actions involving more players.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Pierpaolo Sansone, Daniele Conte, Feng Li, Antonio Tessitore
Summary: This study investigated the effects of athlete-reported pre-training well-being and recovery on subsequent external load intensity, perceived exertion scores and their ratio in youth basketball training.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Andrea Perazzetti, Milivoj Dopsaj, Aleksandar Nedeljkovic, Sanja Mazic, Antonio Tessitore
Summary: This study aimed to identify and compare the coaching philosophies and training methodologies of 40 head coaches from three important national water polo schools. The survey covered five sections, including technical staff composition, team roster, weekly periodization, testing and monitoring, and tactics and strategies. The findings provide valuable insights into the training organization of elite and sub-elite teams during a typical week of the competitive season. Future research could expand the sample to include more national schools from around the world.
