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WILL AVERAGE AND PEAK JUMP-POWER BE AFFECTED DURING THE WEEK OF A COMPETITIVE SOCCER SEASON?

Abstract

Jump power is a vital component for an athlete because generating as much power as possible in a short amount of time is a fundamental part of athletic performance. Peak power measures the maximum explosive force that can be created while average power represents the overall power during the jumping phase. Both measurements show the athlete’s ability to generate quick, powerful bursts of force and sustained power. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes in jump power of collegiate soccer players during one week of the competitive season (August-November) to see if the number of minutes played in games coupled with practices impacts peak and average jump power. METHODS: The present investigation spanned three different assessment days (Monday, Thursday, and the following Monday). For each day, the athletes (n=13) performed three countermovement jumps with their hands on their hips. RESULTS: From Monday to Thursday, there were no significant differences in average power (z=-0.314, p=0.753) with the median average power decreasing from 803.000 watts to 800.000 watts. There was a significant difference in peak power (z=-1.992, p=0.046) with the median peak power decreasing from 4148.00 watts to 3453.00 watts. From Thursday to Monday, there was no significant difference in average power (z=-1.491, p=0.136) with the median average power decreasing from 800.00 watts to 792.00 watts. There was no significant difference in peak power (z=-0.943, p=0.345) with the median peak power decreasing from 3453.00 watts to 3173.00 watts. From Monday to Monday, there was a significant decrease in both average and peak power. Median average power decreased from 803.00 watts to 792.00 watts (z=-2.341, p=0.019). Median peak power decreased from 4148.00 watts to 3173.00 watts. CONCLUSIONS: The study revealed that from one Monday to the following Monday, the team’s vertical jump performance for power decreased. This study also revealed that the soccer players are not at their peak performance for the weekend games, potentially due to high volumes of practicing and lifting during the week.

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