Mechanical Determinants of Sprint Performance in Elite and Sub-elite Field Hockey Players
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the difference in the horizontal mechanical determinants of sprint performance in highly-trained elite field hockey players versus subelite field hockey players. Thirty-five highly trained field hockey players (18 elite international players and 17 sub-elite players) were tested during the competitive season. They performed a maximal 40 meter sprint. Distance was tracked over time via a 312 Hz laser (Laser Technology, Inc) and used to calculate, for each individual, a horizontal force–velocity profile. Elite players showed a larger theoretical maximal horizontal velocity (v0) compared to the sub-elite hockey players. No significant differences in theoretical maximal horizontal force (F0) and horizontal power (Pmax) between the groups were observed. Large variability especially in the sub-elite groups was observed in F0 and v0, indicating the potential for individualized training program focusing on the weaker parameter.
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