THE EFFECT OF POWER BAND USAGE IN PRE-MATCH WARM-UP ON SPRINT AND JUMP PERFORMANCE IN U-17 FOOTBALL PLAYERS

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effects of resistance band exercises applied during warm-up on sprint and jump performance in football players. A total of 20 male football players actively competing in the U-17 Super League participated in the study. Using a cross-over experimental design, two different warm-up methods were compared over two consecutive days. Method 1 consisted of standard warm-up exercises, while Method 2 included jumping and running exercises performed with two power bands of different characteristics. Performance evaluations included the Five Repetition Jump Test (5JT), a 10-meter sprint, and a 30-meter sprint test. Results showed that resistance band exercises significantly improved jump performance (p <.014) but negatively affected sprint performance (10m and 30m) (p <.001). The decline in sprint performance is thought to result from temporary muscle fatigue induced by resistance band exercises. These findings highlight the importance of carefully planning resistance band exercises to optimize football-specific performance. Further studies are recommended to explore long-term adaptation processes and exercise protocols in more detail.

Keywords: Power band, warm-up, sprint performance, jump performance, football.

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