The The impact of the new technological tool Sprint Resister on the training of young footballers: an 8-week experimental study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Background and Study Aim. Technological advancements are increasingly integrated into sports training to enhance athletic performance. Despite these developments, optimising sprint performance and muscular endurance in youth football players remains a challenge. The introduction of technologies such as the Sprint Resister offers potential new solutions, but its effectiveness for this age group has not been thoroughly investigated, and currently, there is a lack of research analysing its specific effectiveness in young football players. This study evaluates the efficacy of the Sprint Resister in a sample of 18-year-old football players. Materials and Methods. Using a pre-post experimental design with a control group, the study involved 20 players who were randomly assigned to either the Sprint Resister group or a conventional training group. Over an 8-week period, the experimental group performed resistance-enhanced sprint drills, while the control group followed a standard training regimen. Performance was assessed using the Microgate Witty detection system, measuring speeds at 5, 10, 20, and 30 metres. Paired t-tests compared pre- and post-training results within each group, and independent t-tests compared performance changes between the experimental and control groups. Results. The results revealed significant improvements in acceleration and top speed for the Sprint Resister group, with an average 15% increase in overall physical performance compared to the control group. These improvements were statistically significant (p < 0.05). Conclusion. These findings suggest that the Sprint Resister is an effective tool for improving the fundamental performance capabilities of young football players, which are essential in modern football.
Institutions: Pegaso University, Sports University of Tirana
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408984250