Comparative Effects of Sand- and Grass-Based Repeated-Sprint Training on Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance in Soccer Players.
This randomized controlled trial examined whether repeated-sprint training (RST) performed on sand or grass induces different adaptations in collegiate soccer players. Forty-two male players were randomly assigned to a sand-RST group (SAND, n = 14), a grass-RST group (GRASS, n = 14), or a control gr...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Sports Science & Medicine Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 327 - 339 |
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Hakan Gur, Journal of Sports Science & Medicine
Jun2026
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