Relationship between Horizontal and Vertical Jump and 30-Meter Flying Time in Sprinters
Abstract
Muscular power, assessed through vertical jump tests, is widely considered an indicator of performance during the acceleration phase of sprints. However, there is a lack of research investigating the relationship between horizontal jump performance and time in the 30-meter flying sprint. This study investigated the relationship and predictive influence of horizontal and vertical jump performances on time in the 30-meter flying sprint. Additionally, it aimed to assess the relevance of efficiency coefficients derived from these tests to identify potential performance predictors in the 30-meter flying sprint test. This is an observational, analytical, and cross-sectional study. Eighteen male sprinters (22.8 ± 1.89 years old) performed Counter Movement Jump (CMJ) tests, horizontal jump tests, and the 30-meter flying sprint. The explosive and vertical efficiency coefficients, as well as horizontal jump performance, were significant predictors of time in the 30-meter flying sprint (p < 0.05; R² = 0.721), (p < 0.05; R² = 0.453), (p < 0.05; R² = 0.292), while CMJ height showed no significant relationship (p > 0.05; R² = 0.107). It is concluded that horizontal power and the explosive and vertical efficiency coefficients may have a stronger relationship with sprinters’ performance in the acceleration phase than vertical power. This suggests the importance of training specific capacities to optimize this sprint phase through exercises that prioritize the horizontal component.
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