Date of Award
6-26-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Exercise Science, MS
First Advisor
Veronika Pribyslavska
Committee Members
Amanda Wheeler; Brian Church; Eric Scudamore; Gregory Cantrell
Call Number
LD 251 .A566t 2024 K63
Abstract
This study examined correlation between inside pass speed and performance and descriptive variables among male soccer players. Eighteen players from a University men’s soccer club team completed performance tasks and a lower body muscular strength task. Descriptive data (age, weight, height, body mass index, body fat percentage and years of experience) were also collected. Pearson correlation examined relationships between pass speed and each performance and descriptive variable. Average pass speed was 81.24 ± 12.71 km/h. Only the 4-counter movement jump height and sprint were significantly correlated to pass speed. No relationship was found between the other performance tasks and any descriptive data (p > 0.05). Results from this study may help adjust training programs. Training could focus on elements that were found to correlate with pass speed. It would also be possible to focus on players with these characteristics in scouting and development program.
Rights Management
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Kobayashi, Keigo, "Correlation Between Pass Speed, Leg Strength and Explosive Leg Performance in Male Soccer Players" (2024). Student Theses and Dissertations. 73.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/73
