MAS and MANS Predicts repeated sprint ability in youth soccer players

Authors

Jørgen D. Olsen, University of South-Eastern Norway, BøFollow
Henrik R. Rognhaug, University of South-Eastern Norway, BøFollow
Daniel Kvamme, University of South-Eastern Norway, BøFollow
Øyvind Støren, University of South-Eastern NorwayFollow
Eva Maria Støa, University of South-Eastern Norway, BøFollow

Abstract

International Journal of Exercise Science 16(6): 846-854, 2023. The study investigated the impact of maximal aerobic speed (MAS) and maximal anaerobic sprint (MANS) on repeated sprint ability (RSA) in soccer. Methods: 17 amateur-to semi-professional soccer players, age 19 (± 4) years, were tested for maximal oxygen consumption (VO_2max), oxygen cost of running (C_r), RSA consisting of 15×20m sprint each divided by a 100 seconds dribble track, and 40-meter sprint performance. MAS was calculated as VO_2max × C_r ⁻¹, and MANS was defined as the highest velocity in the 40-meter sprint. Results: There was a strong correlation between MAS and average 20-meter RSA velocity (r = 0.760; p < 0.01), and between MAS and performance decrement (r = -0.648; p < 0.01). The product of 0.5MAS + 0.5MANS exhibited the strongest correlation with RSA (r = 0.813; p < 0.01). Conclusion: The combination of MAS and MANS strongly predicted RSA. High-intensity aerobic interval training (HIIT) and maximal strength training (MST) are recommended to improve MAS and MANS, and could thus lead to better RSA on the soccer field.

Recommended Citation

Olsen, Jørgen D.; Rognhaug, Henrik R.; Kvamme, Daniel; Støren, Øyvind; and Støa, Eva Maria (2023) "MAS and MANS Predicts repeated sprint ability in youth soccer players," International Journal of Exercise Science: Vol. 16 : Iss. 6, Pages 846 - 854.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol16/iss6/14