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Athos Trecroci1, Marco Duca1, Damiano Formenti2
1Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20129 Milan, Italy.
Sports (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 6, 2020
Summary
Compound training significantly improved change of direction and vertical jump in young soccer players. This training approach enhances key athletic abilities for novice athletes unfamiliar with advanced strength and plyometric exercises.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Youth Soccer Performance
Background:
- Young soccer players require enhanced agility and jumping ability for optimal performance.
- Novice athletes may benefit from structured training programs to develop key physical attributes.
- Compound training integrates multiple exercise modalities to improve athletic capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a five-week compound training program on young soccer players' sprint, change of direction, and vertical jump.
- To compare the effects of compound training versus traditional soccer-specific training in novice athletes.
- To determine the efficacy of combined strength and plyometric training for improving soccer-related physical performance.
Main Methods:
- Eighteen novice soccer players were divided into compound training (CMPT) and control (CNT) groups.
- The CMPT group performed two weekly sessions of strength and plyometric exercises alongside soccer drills.
- The CNT group engaged in three weekly soccer-specific training sessions.
- Performance was assessed using 15-m sprint, change-of-direction and acceleration test (CODAT), squat jump, and countermovement jump tests.
Main Results:
- The compound training group showed significant improvements in change of direction (CODAT) and vertical jump (squat and countermovement jumps) compared to the control group.
- No significant differences in 15-m sprint performance were observed between the CMPT and CNT groups.
- Effect sizes for improvements in CODAT and jump performance were large in the CMPT group.
Conclusions:
- Compound training is an effective method for enhancing change of direction and vertical jump performance in young, novice soccer players.
- This training approach is beneficial for athletes new to structured strength and plyometric training.
- Integrating compound training into youth soccer programs can lead to substantial improvements in key athletic skills.
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