Metin Kaya

Effect of Soccer Foot Pressure on Pressure Distributions

The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of playing soccer for a long time in for professional soccer players regarding sole pressure. Despite the increasing prevalence of new methods developed in the footpad pressure measurement in recent years, our knowledge about pressure distribution of the footplate is still insufficient, especially for sportsmen (Ford et al., 2006). Plantar pressure analysis system (EMED-SF) was used in the study. Statistically significant differences between the study groups were examined using the non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test. According to the results of the research, there was no statistical difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of physical characteristics. However, significant results were found at (0.01-0.05) level in the beginning and grand total of heel medial, heel lateral, 1,2,3,4,5 metatars in the maximal force comparisons applied to the right and left foot contact area and the floor.

Comparison on effects of various exercise methods in football on children’s some physical, physiological and technical capacity

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to research whether interval running or 4×4 narrow field practices is a more effective training method for developing aerobic capacity, anaerobic power, strength, speed, flexibility and technical capacity of children during preparation season. Children have been randomly divided into three groups as “Narrow Field Practice Group (NFP)” (n=8), “Interval Running Group (IR)” (n=8) and “Control Group (CG)” (n=8). Aerobic capacity, speed, leg strength, vertical jump, flexibility, anaerobic power, body mass index and football technical scores of children were measured then for the duration of six weeks. NFP and IR groups participated in 4×4 minutes and 3 days a week narrow field practices and interval running practices. CG participated in low intensity training and final measurements were taken. SPSS was used in analyzing the data acquired. Values acquired as a result of preliminary, final tests were statistically compared with help of ANNOVA test. As a result of the study, significant increase was observed in VO2max, passing and dribbling values of NFP and IR groups, sprint, juggling on feet and knee, passing and dribbling values of NFP group.

Effects of Plyometric Training on Anaerobic Capacity and Motor Skills in Female Futsal Players

Abstract This study was conducted to define the effects of an 8-week plyometric training program on anaerobic capacity, leg strength, vertical jumping and speed values in female futsal players. The study was conducted on 20 volunteer futsal players playing for the top teams of the 2013-2014 season of the Interuniversity League. 20 players futsal players were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n=10), and control group (n=10). The Wingate anaerobic test was used to measure anaerobic power and capacity, a dynamometer was used to measure leg strength, and the Newtest Powertimer measurement device was used to measure the players’ 30-meter sprint and vertical jumping values. The multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) method was used for statistical analysis. A statistically significant difference was observed in the following factors among the female futsal players of leg power (F (1.36)= 4.20, p= 0.05), absolute peak power (F (1.36)= 6.61, p= 0.01), absolute mean power (F (1.36)= 4.77, p= 0.04), vertical jump (F (1.36)= 14.73, p= 0.00), and speed (F (1.36)= 14.28, p= 0.00). In conclusion, this 8-week training program increased the abovementioned factors in female futsal players.