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Acute Effects of Isometric Conditioning on Sprint, Jump and Change of Direction Performance in Youth Soccer Players

Sponsor: The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice

Summary

This study aims to examine the acute effects of an isometric conditioning activity on sprinting, jumping, and change-of-direction performance in elite youth soccer players. Twelve male soccer players aged 15-19 years from a professional academy will participate in a randomized crossover study. Each participant will complete two experimental sessions separated by one week. During each session, participants will perform a standardized warm-up followed by baseline performance tests including countermovement jumps, drop jumps, a 30-m sprint test, and a 505 change-of-direction test. After baseline testing, participants will complete one of two conditions in randomized order: (1) an isometric conditioning activity consisting of unilateral standing isometric calf raises, or (2) a control condition consisting of low-intensity treadmill walking. Performance tests will be repeated seven minutes after the intervention to assess acute changes in neuromuscular performance. Jump performance will be assessed using a dual force plate system sampling at 1000 Hz, and sprint performance will be measured using electronic timing gates. The study will be conducted on an indoor athletics runway located in a gymnasium. The results will help determine whether isometric conditioning activities can acutely enhance explosive performance in youth soccer players.

Official title: Acute Effects of Unilateral Isometric Conditioning Activity on Sprinting Speed, Jump Performance, Change of Direction Ability and Neuromuscular Function in Elite Youth Soccer Players (U15-U19)

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