Influence of strength on the maximum speed of a soccer match in different maturity status.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to verify the influence of strength on the maximum speed of a soccer match in different maturity status.

Methods: 175 male soccer players divided into three maturational groups regarding the classification of PHV: 42 were Pre; 57 during and 76 post. The tests used were: a) the measurement of the maximum speed of movement during the game; b) vertical jump test: squat jump, countermovement, drop jump, and continuum jump, c) vertical jump test squat jump with evaluation of the strength production: isometric, eccentric, concentric and stability.

Results: Multivariate analysis of the associations of production parameters and strength manifestations with maximum game speed showed that there were different associations as to the maturational groups, which were: the pre-PHV group was moderately association between speed and strength (R2 = 40.48%, p <0.05); in the during-PHV group was with small association, but not significant (R2 = 17.25%, p>0.05); and for the postPHV group high associations were found between the performances (R2 = 71.40%, p <0.05).

Conclusions: While maximum velocity can be influenced by strength, performance by pre and post peak, there is no influence in the group during PHV.