The effect of a combined sprint training intervention on sprint force-velocity characteristics in junior Australian football players

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sprint performance in junior Australian football (AF) players has been shown to be a differentiating quality in ability level therefore developing sprint characteristics via sprint-specific training methods is an important aspect of their physical development. Assisted sprint training is one training method used to enhance sprint performance yet limited information exists on its effect on sprint force-velocity characteristics. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to determine the influence of a combined sprint training intervention using assisted and maximal sprint training methods on mechanical characteristics and sprint performance in junior Australian football players.

Methods

Upon completing familiarization and pre-testing, twenty-two male junior Austr

SUBMITTER: Hicks D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10024483 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature