Abstract
ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the effect of maturity status on force-velocity relationships in a ballistic lower limb (BLL) test in high-level soccer adolescents and young adults. The population was 61 adolescents (13.0–17.9 years) and 23 young adults (18.0–26.2 years). Subjects completed the BLL test on a ballistic ergometer equipped with two force plates and a linear encoder. Following Samozino’s method, maximal power output (P max), force (F 0) and velocity (v 0) were determined. An allometric model was applied to P max and F 0 with body mass (BM) and fat-free mass (FFM). Significant effects of maturity status were found for absolute P max, F 0, relative P max to BM and FFM, relative F 0 to FFM and F 0 allometrically scaled to BM and FFM (p = 0.02 to p < 0.001; η = 0.10 to η = 0.49). There was no significant effect for P max allometrically scaled to BM and FFM, F 0 relative to BM and v 0. Body dimensions explain group differences in P max whereas for F 0, qualitative factors explain the differences between the groups. As maturity status and body dimensions influence P max, these factors should be considered when assessing explosive short efforts. This could help to better identify potential athletic talent and adapt training content.
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