Halil Taskin

Evaluating Sprinting Ability, Density of Acceleration, and Speed Dribbling Ability of Professional Soccer Players With Respect to Their Positions

Taşkin, H. Evaluating sprinting ability, density of acceleration, and speed dribbling ability of professional soccer players with respect to their positions. J Strength Cond Res 22(5): 1481-1486, 2008-The aim of this study is to evaluate sprinting ability, density of acceleration, and speed dribbling ability of professional soccer players with respect to their positions. A total of 243 professional soccer players were examined. These soccer players are playing in different leagues of Turkey. The F-MARC test battery, which was designed by FIFA, was used for soccer players. We did not find any statistical differences for 30-m sprint test and four-line sprint test values with respect to positions of soccer players (p > 0.05). On the other hand, there was a statistical difference for speed dribbling test values in terms of positions of soccer players (p < 0.05). It was found that the test values of defense players, midfielders, and forwards were better than the test values of goalkeepers (p < 0.05). In conclusion, this study, which was done during the training season, shows that there is a similarity between the abilities of professional soccer players for 30-m sprint and four-line sprint tests. Therefore, it is believed that there must be fast players in all positions in terms of sprint ability. There is a similarity among defenders, midfielders, and forwards in terms of speed dribbling ability; in contrast, the speed dribbling ability of goal keepers is different from the players in those three positions. Although there are many more speed dribbling exercises within the training programs of defenders, midfielders, and forwards, the speed dribbling ability test is not used much for goal keepers. Correspondingly, speed dribbling ability is not a specific indicator for goal keepers, and this test should not be used for the choice of goalkeepers.

The effect of fatiguing exercise on balance performance as measured by the balance error scoring system

The aim of the study was to investigate whether a fatiguing exercise on treadmill affects balance performance in recreationally active men and women. Nineteen subjects, aged 18-26 years, were assessed before and after a fatiguing exercise, using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS). Fatiguing exercise was performed on treadmill using the Bruce protocol. A significant effect of fatigue was present in men ( P 0.05). These findings suggest that a fatiguing exercise induced by means of treadmill increases postural sway in healthy subjects, and that this increase in postural sway is sex-independent.

Relationships between Balance and Functional Performance in Football Players

Relationships between Balance and Functional Performance in Football Players The aim of the present study was to examine the relationships between balance performance as measured by the Balance Error Scoring System and functional performance in football players. Twenty-two football players from University League Final Group in Turkey (age 23.05 ± 1.65 years, height 176.58 ± 6.99 cm, weight 68.80 ± 7.00 kg) volunteered to participate in the study. Postural performance was measured by the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS). For functional performance, standing broad jump, triple-hop, vertical jump, four-line sprint and three-corner run test were used. There was not a statistically significant relationship among the all BESS scores and triplehop in non-dominant leg, power, four-line sprint, and three-corner run performances (p<0.05). Triple-hop in dominant leg performance correlated with foam surface, tandem leg and total BESS score (r = 0.755, p < 0.01; r = 0.664, p < 0.05; r = 0.713, p< 0.01, respectively). Standing broad jump performance correlated with foam surface, tandem leg and total BESS score (r = 0.737, p < 0.01; r = 0.692, p < 0.05; r = 0.617, p< 0.05, respectively). There was a statistically significant relationship among the single leg BESS score and vertical jumping performance (r = -0.596, p<0.05). In conclusion, the activities requiring explosive power may reflect the ability of managing a balanced posture but the activities in which time period is longer may not.

Effect of circuit training on the sprint-agility and anaerobic endurance.

Taşkin, H. Effect of circuit training on the sprint-agility and anaerobic endurance. J Strength Cond Res 23(6): 1803-1810, 2009-The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of circuit training directed toward motion and action velocity over the sprint-agility and anaerobic endurance. A total of 32 healthy male physical education students with a mean age of 23.92 ± 1.51 years were randomly allocated into a circuit training group (CTG; n = 16) and control group (CG; n = 16). A circuit training consisting of 8 stations was applied to the subjects 3 days a week for 10 weeks. Circuit training program was executed with 75% of maximal motion numbers in each station. The FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Centre (F-MARC) test battery, which was designed by FIFA, was used for measuring sprint-agility and anaerobic endurance. Pre- and posttraining testing of participants included assessments of sprint-agility and anaerobic endurance. Following training, there was a significant (p < 0.05) difference in sprint-agility between pre- and posttesting for the CTG (pretest = 14.76 ± 0.48 seconds, posttest = 14.47 ± 0.43 seconds). Also, there was a significant (p < 0.05) difference in anaerobic endurance between pre- and posttesting for the CG (pretest = 31.53 ± 0.48 seconds, posttest = 30.73 ± 0.50 seconds). In conclusion, circuit training, which is designed to be performed 3 days a week during 10 weeks of training, improves sprint-agility and anaerobic endurance.

The effect of ankle taping on isokinetic strength and vertical jumping performance in elite taekwondo athletes

The aim of the study is to examine the effect of ankle taping on ankle plantarflexion (PF) and dorsiflexion (DF) isokinetic strength and vertical jump height in elite taekwondo athletes. Seven women and 9 men taekwondo athletes forming the Turkish National Taekwondo Team participated in this study. A closed basket weave taping technique was applied to the dominant and non-dominant ankle. Tests were performed both in un-taped and taped conditions. Peak torques values at 60 and 180 ◦ /s were nonsignificantly lower in the taped condition ( p> 0.05). Ankle taping resulted also is a significant reduction in jump height ( p< 0.05). The findings of this study suggest that ankle taping affect detrimentally performance in this group of taekwondo athletes.

Balance Performance and Recovery After Exercise With Water Intake, Sport Drink Intake and No Fluid

The objective of the present study was to determine the effects of exercise with water intake, sport drink intake and no fluid on balance performance and recovery. Seventeen physically active men (age, 22.29 ± 1.61 years; height, 176.24 ± 5.18 cm; weight, 69.47 ± 9.20 kg) volunteered to take part in this study. The Biodex Balance System was used to evaluate balance performance and Overall Stability Index (OSI) scores were used to assess balance performance. The exercise protocol consisted of a 1-hour exercise session at 75% and 85% of maximal heart rate. The recovery period was 20 minutes of rest without fluid intake. In all experiment conditions, balance tests were applied three times as pretest, posttest and recovery. In each one of the three experimental conditions, balance tests were consecutively performed with eyes open and eyes closed. All the measurements and exercise protocols were performed in the morning (between 9 AM and 12 PM), in a specially designed and equipped room, with room temperature at 21–24°C. Repeated-measures ANOVA was used to examine all the conditions. OSI post-exercise was significantly higher than pre-exercise ( p p

The Effect Of Life Kinetik Trainings On Coordinative Abilities

This study was aimed to examine the effect of life kinetik trainings by 8 weeks on coordinative abilities. 24 volunteers have participated in the study. We have separated 12 subjects who (mean ± SD age, 11.75 ± 1.29 years; height, 141 ± 0.08 cm; weight, 34.66 ± 10.03 kg as control group, 12 subjects (mean ± SD age, 12.75 ± 1.36 years; height, 139 ± 0.07 cm; weight, 33.75 ± 7.40 kg as experiment group. Each group were performing summer football school trainings 3 days per a week. In addition to, The experiment group has been performed 45 minutes life kinetik training program 3 days per a week during 8 weeks by us. Rhythm, orientation, differentiation and balance skills have been determined as coordinative abilities and have been tested both pre and post life kinetik trainings by 8 weeks. When the experiment group?s pre test-post test results have been compared, There was a significantly decrease between pre test and post test results for balance pad error score, balance total error score, rhythm ability and orientation ability (p 0,05). When the control group?s pre test-post test results have been compared, There was no a significantly difference between pre test and post test results for balance flat floor error score, balance pad error score, balance total error score, rhythm ability, orientation ability and differentiation ability (p>0,05). In conclusion, it can be thought that life kinetik effects on balance, rhythm ve orientation of coordinative abilities. On the other hand, it can be thought that life kinetic doesn?t effect on differentiation of coordinative abilities.