Differences in Sprint Ability, Agility and Vertical Jump Between Professional and Amateur Soccer Players in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Stjepan Skoko, Ekrem Čolakhodžić, Rijad Novaković, Enes Šunje
SUMMARY
The aim of this study was to determine the differences in linear sprint speed (SPRINT30), agility (TT), and lower-limb explosive power measured through vertical jump performance (CMJ) between professional and amateur football players in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The sample consisted of 47 football players divided into two groups: professional players from HŠK Zrinjski Mostar competing in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina (n = 22) and amateur players from FK Velež Mostar competing in the First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (n = 25). Testing was conducted in February 2019 at the beginning of the second half of the 2018/2019 season.
Descriptive statistics showed that professional players were, on average, older, taller, and heavier than amateur players. Professional footballers also achieved better average results in agility, sprint speed, flight time, and vertical jump height.
The independent samples t-test revealed statistically significant differences between professional and amateur players in linear sprint speed (SPRINT30; p = 0.017) and agility (TT; p < 0.01). However, no statistically significant differences were found in variables related to lower-limb explosive power, including flight time and jump height.
Based on the obtained results, the authors concluded that professional and amateur football players in Bosnia and Herzegovina differ significantly in age, sprint speed, and agility, while their vertical jumping ability and lower-limb explosive strength are relatively similar. The findings suggest that professional teams place greater emphasis on developing sprint and agility abilities, whereas training methods related to vertical jumping appear to be similar at both competition levels.
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