The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of sprint technical training program on sprint and jump ability of soccer players in competition season.
The first group ( n＝13, ST group) performed a combined resistance and sprint training program at same training session. The second group ( n＝6, JT group) performed a combined jump and sprint training and the third group ( n＝6, MT group) performed jog-walk and sprint training with technical instructions. Squat jump, Countermovement jump, Rebound drop jump, Standing long jump and 3 steps long jump were tested as jump performance. The 30-m and 80-m dash and agility run were tested as sprint performance. Sprint movement of JT and MT groups were recorded by high speed video camera.
After training, JT group performed faster significantly in the 30m dash, while MT group in 80m dash. JT and MT groups performed faster in sprint velocity with longer stride length and performed better in 3 steps long jump, while ST group performed slower in the 30m and 80m dash. We suggested that stiff leg of JT group and early leg scissors timing of the MT group made them run faster with longer stride length.
We must take into consideration difference of the effect of ST, JT and MT program based with sprint technique in competition season. It is concluded that coaches have to assess the optimal balance between soccer training and sprint training components.
