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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Nutritional Biochemistry

Background:

  • Nutritional supplements are increasingly studied for their impact on athletic performance.
  • Research on caffeine's effect on soccer-specific skills like kicking speed is limited and controversial.
  • Previous studies suggest potential benefits of low-dose caffeine, but further investigation is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of caffeine supplementation on key physical parameters in soccer players.
  • To assess improvements in vertical jump, sprint, reaction time, balance, change of direction, and ball-kicking speed.
  • To determine if caffeine acts as an effective ergogenic aid for soccer performance.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blind, cross-over study design involving nine moderately trained male soccer players.
  • Administration of caffeine (6 mg/kg) or a placebo 60 minutes prior to testing.
  • Assessment of vertical jump, sprint, reaction time, balance, agility (Illinois Agility Test), and ball-kicking speed.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in vertical jump height, power, and agility following caffeine supplementation.
  • Caffeine significantly reduced reaction times across various measures.
  • No significant effects were found on 30m sprint, ball-kicking speed, balance, or rating of perceived exertion (RPE).

Conclusions:

  • Caffeine supplementation (6 mg/kg) enhances vertical jump, agility, and reaction time in trained male soccer players.
  • It serves as a potential ergogenic aid for improving anaerobic performance aspects.
  • Further research could explore optimal dosing and effects on other performance metrics like sprinting and kicking speed.