Correlation between Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA) and Hoff Test of High School Soccer Plyers

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between repeated sprint ability (RSA) and Hoff test performance in high school soccer players.METHODS: Fourteen male high school football players participated in this study. After measuring body composition, the Bangsbo Sprint Test for RSA and Hoff test were performed. The tests were conducted in the field to create an experimental environment similar to that during actual training and competition.RESULTS: A significant correlation was observed between the fatigue index (FI) in the RSA and running distance in the Hoff test (<i>p</i><.05). A high level of correlation between the performance distance and body fat percentage and muscle mass in the Hoff test was observed (<i>p</i><.001). There was no significant relationship between the best and average RSA records using the Hoff test.CONCLUSIONS: It was confirmed that the running distance in the Hoff test developed for event specificity affects the FI in RSA. In subsequent studies, it will be necessary to examine the variables affecting the best and average RSA records.