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. 2023 Dec 12:5:1258497.
doi: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1258497. eCollection 2023.

Exploring associations between sprinting mechanical capabilities, anaerobic capacity, and repeated-sprint ability of adolescent ice hockey players

Julien Glaude-Roy #  1 , Philippe Pharand  2 , Jean-François Brunelle  2   3 , Jean Lemoyne  1   2
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Exploring associations between sprinting mechanical capabilities, anaerobic capacity, and repeated-sprint ability of adolescent ice hockey players

Julien Glaude-Roy et al. Front Sports Act Living. .

Abstract

Introduction: Sprinting ability and anaerobic capacities are the determinant variables of the performance of ice hockey players. Recent research in sprinting showed the existence of distinct force-velocity (F-V) profiles, but the link between these profiles and anaerobic capacities remains unclear. This study explores the associations between F-V variables and anaerobic capacities among cohorts of highly trained adolescent ice hockey players.

Methods: Data from 36 men (age, 15.1 ± 0.2 years) and 34 women (age, 16.5 ± 0.7 years) were collected during off-season camps. All athletes completed a 30-m sprint test, a Wingate anaerobic test (WAnT), and a repeated-sprint anaerobic (RSA) test. F-V variables were calculated from the 30-m sprint test. Partial Pearson correlation coefficients for pooled data and Pearson correlation coefficients for individual male and female datasets were calculated.

Results: Among the F-V variables, maximal theoretical velocity and power were moderately to largely associated with WAnT and RSA performance (|r| = 0.30-0.70). Maximal theoretical force was moderately associated with the RSA (r = -0.32 to -0.33).

Discussion: The results indicate the importance for highly trained adolescent players to be able to apply force at high velocities to maximize anaerobic capacities. Important differences between male and female players suggest training priorities may differ according to sex.

Keywords: anaerobic capacity; force-velocity profile; performance; power; repeated-sprint ability; speed.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Partial correlation and correlations between maximal theoretical force (F0) and relative peak power (A), total time (B), and best time (C) for pooled data and male and female data, respectively. r, partial correlation; rm, correlation for men; rf, correlations for women.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Partial correlation and correlations between maximal theoretical velocity (V0) and relative peak power (A), anaerobic capacity (B), total time (C), and best time (D) for pooled data and male and female data, respectively. r, partial correlation; rm, correlation for men; rf, correlations for women.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Box plot of F–V imbalances for male and female players.
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