Vertical Force-velocity Profiling and Relationship to Sprinting in Elite Female Soccer Players

Abstract Explosive actions are integral to soccer performance and highly influenced by the ability generate maximal power. The purpose of this study was investigate relationship between force-velocity profile, jump performance, acceleration sprint speed in elite female players. Thirty-nine international players (24.3±4.7 years) performed 40-m sprints, countermovement jumps five loaded squat at increasing loads determine individual profiles. Theoretical velocity, theoretical force, power output, one repetition back relative body mass were determined using profile. Counter movement jump, output demonstrated moderate large correlation with (r=? 0.32 ?0.44 ?0.32 ?0.67 respectively, p<0.05). velocity a trivial small (p>0.05). Vertical profiling strength can provide valuable insight into neuromuscular qualities an athlete individualize training, but produce power, further transference must be central program design.