Effects of Complex Training on Sprint, Jump, and Change of Direction Ability of Soccer Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Psychology

Rohit K. Thapa¹  Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo²  Jason Moran³  Danny Lum⁴ 

[1] Department of Sports Biomechanics, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, India;Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno, Chile;Centro de Investigación en Fisiología del Ejercicio, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile;School of Sport Rehabilitation and Exercises Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom;Sport Science and Sport Medicine, Singapore Sport Institute, Singapore, Singapore;Physical Education and Sport Science Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore;

关键词: football;    plyometric exercise;    post-activation performance enhancement;    physical education and training;    resistance training;    sports;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2020.627869

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of complex training (CT) on sprint, jump, and change of direction (COD) ability among soccer players. After an electronic search, 10 peer-reviewed articles were considered in the meta-analysis. The athletes included in this meta-analysis were amateur to professional level male soccer players (age range, 14–23 years). These studies incorporated CT in soccer players who were compared to a control group. Significant moderate to large improvements were observed in the CT group [sprint: standard mean difference (SMD) = 0.92–1.91; jump: SMD = 0.96–1.58; COD: SMD = 0.97–1.49] when compared to control groups. Subgroup analysis were also conducted based on age, duration, and competitive level. The beneficial effects of CT were greater in players <18 vs. ≥18 years (linear sprinting; SMD = 2.01 vs. −0.13), after ≥8 vs. <8 weeks (jumping and COD; SMD = 1.55–2.01 vs. 0.31–0.64, respectively) and among professional vs. amateur players (linear sprinting and with COD; SMD = 1.53–1.58 vs. 0.08–0.63, respectively). In conclusion, regular soccer training programs may be supplemented with CT to improve sprint, jump, and COD performance. A longer duration of CT (≥8 weeks) seems to be optimal in improving the physical abilities of soccer players. Professional players and <18 years players may benefit more from CT program.

【 授权许可】

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