Examination of Sprint Duration and Repeated Sprint Level of Soccer Players in Different Age Group

Objective: The aim of this study is investigating sprint duration and repeated sprint level of different age group of soccer players. Materials and Methods: 56 amateur male soccer players participated voluntarily to the study. The age range is 14-19 years. Height, weight, body mass index parameters and 10, 20, 30 meters sprint durations and repeated sprint ability were measured. Results: Significant differences are found with height, weight, body mass index, fat %, fat free mass, total body water, 10, 20, 30 meters sprint durations and repeated sprint ability. Conclusion: At the end of the study, it is found that there are some differences statistically in body mass index, basal metabolism rate, fat (%), fat mass, fat free mass, total body water, repeated sprint ability test, 10, 20 and 30 meters sprint tests among U19 soccer players and U17 and U15 soccer players. The cause of these differences is not only considered in the older age group by depending on the development of physical structure but also training, sport experience and improvement.