A testing battery for the assessment of fitness in soccer players

Anthony Turner*, Scott Walker, Michael Stembridge, Paul Coneyworth, Glen Reed, Laurence Birdsey, Phil Barter, Jeremy Moody

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Abstract

Strength and conditioning professionals working with soccer teams must be able to administer a time-efficient, valid, and reliable fitness test, with high content validity. Based on these criteria and the research herein, the following battery is advised: Anthropometry, squat jump, counter movement jump, reactive strength, 1 repetition maximum (1rm) power clean, 1rm squat, pro-agility, linear speed, and yo-yo intermittent recovery test. The results can guide the strength and conditioning professionals and technical coaches in program design, leading to more effective and efficient goal achievement.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)29-39
Number of pages11
JournalStrength and Conditioning Journal
Volume33
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2011

Keywords

  • Fitness
  • Soccer
  • Testing

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