Investigating The Acute Effects of Different Warm-Up Protocols on Sprint Performance in Female Volleyball Players

Authors : Gökhan Tuna, Ayşem Ece Yalçinkaya

Pages : 797-804

Doi:10.22282/tojras.1349683

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Publication Date : 2023-10-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The number of studies on warm-up protocols has increased in recent years. However, there are very few studies that are specific to the population of female athletes and consist of a large number of participants. This study was designed to investigate the effects of 3 different warm-up protocols on sprinting performance in young female volleyball players. A total of 62 licensed female volleyball players aged 13-17 years participated voluntarily. There were 3 sessions in the study. The participants were randomly divided into a warm-up group (GWG), a dynamic stretch group (DSG) and a static stretch group (SSG). After completing the warm-up protocols, the groups underwent a 5-minute transition period. The 20-metre sprint performance test was then performed. Data analysis was performed with the Python programming language and IBM SPSS 26 software. Shapiro-Wilk and Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests and kurtosis and skewness checks were performed. The data were indicated to be normally distributed (p> 0,05). Repeated Measures Anova test was used to detect the differences and the significance level was chosen as α=0,05. When the results were examined, it was found that there was no statistically significant difference between the GWG and SSG 20 meter sprint time values (p>0,05), whereas when the DSG and GWG and SSG 20 metre sprint time values were compared, it was found that the DSG group\'s sprint time improved statistically significantly (p<0,05). In conclusion, DG had a positive effect on acute sprint performance in female volleyball players whereas SG had no effect on performance. This study provides evidence that a well-designed DS warm-up routine that focuses on the lower limbs can optimize the sprint performance of competitive female volleyball players. This information may be of value to sport professionals who are working with female athletes.
Keywords : Dinamik Germe, Genel Isınma, Sprint Performans, Voleybol, Kadın Atlet