Curvilinear sprint in floorball Association with linear and angle-dependent change of direction performance
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The study aimed to determine associations between curvilinear sprint (CS), angle-dependent change of direction (COD) and linear sprint (LS) performance times and deficits. Forty-eight male floorball players performed 20 m CS and LS, 45º COD (5 + 5 m) and 180º COD (5 + 5 m) tests. The deficit was calculated as the difference between the limb CS, 45º COD or 180º COD, and LS time. Significant differences were found between right and left limb performance in CS (5 m, 10 m and 15 m), 180º COD and deficits (p < .05), but no differences in 45º COD times and deficits (p > .05). The CS and 45º COD deficits were higher when the distance length increased, whereas the CS deficit stabilized at 20 m from both sides. Only the left limb 5 m CS deficit was associated with 45º COD deficits (r = 0.31 to 0.34, p < .05). These findings suggest that a deficit is a useful practical tool for assessing the effectiveness of athletes LS capabilities across different trajectories, as well as for identifying potential biomechanical similarities among components. Practitioners can benefit from integrating different speed components in training to enhance CS performance in floorball.
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