An Investigation of the Relationship Between Horizontal and Vertical Jumping vs Speed Performance in U-12 Soccer Players

Öz

This study examined the relationship between horizontal and vertical jumps and speed performance in U-12 soccer players. Twenty-six amateur soccer players from a soccer club participated in the study. Speed tests (0-5m/0-10m/0-20m and 0-30m), horizontal jump tests, and vertical jump tests were applied. In the literature review, studies examining the relationship between speed performance with vertical and horizontal jump performance in young soccer players were observed, but, to our knowledge, no study has been found that evaluates horizontal jump as a standing long jump with hands on hips in young soccer players. The relationship between variables was measured by Spearman correlation, with a significance level of α set at 0.05.The mean values of the measured parameters of the U-12 soccer players who participated in the study were; age 10.88 ± 0.81 years, height 142.92 ± 4.65 cm, body weight 35 ± 3.44 kg, 5m speed time 2.36 ± 0.13 sec, 10m speed time 3.45 ± 0.16 sec, 20m speed time 5.40 ± 0.35 sec, 30m speed time 7.19 ± 0.45 sec, horizontal jump (SLJHH) value 140.42 ± 12.85 cm, horizontal jump (SLJHF) value 163.84 ± 13.79 cm, vertical jump (VJ) value 26.57 ± 4.33 cm. The study findings indicated significant relationships between 5m and SLJHF/VJ, 10m and SLJHF/SLJHW, and 20m and 30m with SLJHF/SLJHH/VJ (p < 0.05), while no significant relationship between 5m and SLJHF, and 10m and VJ (p > 0.05). In conclusion, a negative relationship was found between horizontal and vertical jump and speed performance in U-12 soccer players. Therefore, when evaluating speed performance in this age group, horizontal and vertical jump performance should also be taken into consideration. Developing lower extremity strength should be prioritized in training programs tailored to this age group, aiming to improve speed performance.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Horizontal Jump
• Soccer
• Speed Performance
• Vertical Jump

An Investigation of the Relationship Between Horizontal and Vertical Jumping vs Speed Performance in U-12 Soccer Players

Öz

Bu çalışma U-12 yaş grubu futbolcularda yatay ve dikey sıçrama ile sürat performansı arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmaya amatör futbol kulübünde futbol oynayan 26 futbolcu katılmıştır. Araştırmada sürat testi (5m-10m-20m ve 30m), yatay sıçrama testi (durarak uzun atlama eller belde ve eller serbest salınım olarak uygulanmıştır) ve dikey sıçrama testi uygulanmıştır. Literatür taramasında genç futbolculara yönelik yapılan çalışmalarda sürat perfromansı ile dikey ve yatay sıçrama performansı arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen araştırmalar görülmektedir, ancak genç futbolcularda yatay sıçramayı durarak uzun atlama eller belde olarak değerlendiren bir çalışmaya rastlanmamıştır. Değişkenler arasındaki ilişki, 0.05 α anlamlılık düzeyiyle Spearman korelasyonu kullanılarak ölçüldü. Araştırmaya katılan U-12 yaş grubu futbolcuların ölçülen parametrelerin ortalama değerleri; yaşları 10,88±0,81 yıl, boy uzunlukları 142,92±4,65 cm, vücut ağırlıkları 35±3,44 kg, 5m 2,36±0,13 sn, 10m 3,45±0,16 sn, 20m 5,40±0,35 sn, 30m 7,19±0,45 sn, durarak uzun atlama eller belde 140,42±12,85 cm, durarak uzun atlama eller serbest 163,84±13,79 cm, dikey sıçrama 26,57±4,33 cm, olarak bulunmuştur. Çalışmanın bulguları incelendiğinde; 5m ile SLJHF ve VJ arasında, 10m, ile SLJHF ve SLJHW arasında, 20m ve 30m ile SLJHF, SLJHW, and VJ arasında anlamlı ilişki görülürken (p<0,05), 5m and SLJHF, and 10m and VJ arasında anlamlı ilişki olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. (p>0,05). Sonuç olarak U-12 yaş grubu futbolcularda yatay ve dikey sıçrama ile sürat performansı arasındaki negatif yönlü ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiş olup, bu yaş grubu futbolcularda sürat performansı değerlendirilirken yatay ve dikey sıçrama performansları da göz önünde bulundurulmalı ve sürat performansının gelişimi için alt ekstremite kuvvet gelişimi bu yaş grubuna uygun olarak antrenman programlarına dahil edilmesi gerektiği düşünülmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• yatay sıçrama
• futbol
• sürat
• dikey sıçrama

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