CORRELATION BETWEEN SPRINT, AGILITY AND VERTICAL JUMP OF ELITE SOCCER PLAYERS

• Published in: Ovidius University Annals, Series Physical Education and Sport/Science, Movement and Health Vol. 21; no. 2 SI; p. 229
• Main Authors: Jazvin, Amel, Palic, Adi, Ademovic, Adnan, Skender, Nijaz
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ovidius University of Constanta 01.09.2021
• Subjects: Soccer players; Surveys; Bosnia and Herzegovina
• ISSN: 2285-777X

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of correlation between sprint, agility and vertical jump in soccer players of HSK Zrinjski and FK Velez, champions of the Premier League of BiH (first rank of the competition) and champions of the First League of FBiH (second rank of the competition). The survey was conducted on a sample of 50 football players. Subjects were tested in the variables Sprint 30m, T-test and CMJ (Countermovement jump). Statistically significant strong correlation between Sprint 30m and T-test (r = 0.66) were achieved among HSK Zrinjski football players. The 30m sprint also showed moderate correlation with the CMJ variable (r = -0.45). The correlation between the T-test and the CMJ test was not statistically significant. In soccer players of FK Velez Sprint30m has a moderate correlation with the T-test variable (r = 0.49), as well as with the CMJ variable (r = -0.57). The correlation of the T-test and CMJ variables is not statistically significant. The results of this research indicate statistically significant, moderate correlations between sprint and agility, and that the researched abilities have similar determining factors. These abilities contribute to more efficient execution of fast actions in football which directly conquer the possession of the ball and score a goal (Reilly, Bangsbo & Franks, 2000). Adequate resources can greatly raise the level of these motor abilities (Bompa, 1999). Keywords: sprint, agility, jump, soccer.