Research article - (2021)20, 357 - 364
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52082/jssm.2021.357
Reliability of Sprint Force-Velocity-Power Profiles Obtained with KiSprint System
Nejc Šarabon1,2,3,4,, Žiga Kozinc1,2, Amador Garcia Ramos5,6, Olivera M. Knežević7, Milan Čoh8, Dragan M. Mirkov9
1University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Slovenia
2University of Primorska, Andrej Marušič Institute, Slovenia
3InnoRenew CoE, Human Health Department, Slovenia
4S2P, Science to practice, Ltd., Laboratory for Motor Control and Motor Behavior, Slovenia
5Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, Spain
6Faculty of Education, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Chile
7Institute for Medical Research, University of Belgrade, Serbia
8Faculty of Sport, Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
9Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Nejc Šarabon
✉ University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Polje 42, SI-6310 Izola, Slovenia
Email: nejc.sarabon@fvz.upr.si
Received: 14-01-2021 -- Accepted: 29-03-2021
Published (online): 05-04-2021

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to assess the within- and between-session reliability of the KiSprint system for determining force-velocity-power (FVP) profiling during sprint running. Thirty (23 males, 7 females; 18.7 ± 2.6 years;) young high-level sprinters performed maximal effort sprints in two sessions separated by one week. Split times (5, 10, 20 and 30 m), which were recorded with a laser distance meter (a component of the KiSprint system), were used to determine the horizontal FVP profile using the Samozino’s field-based method. This method assesses the FVP relationships through estimates of the step-averaged ground reaction forces in sagittal plane during sprint acceleration using only anthropometric and spatiotemporal (split times) data. We also calculated the maximal theoretical power, force and velocity capabilities and the slope of the FV relationship, the maximal ratio of horizontal-to-resultant force (RF), and the decrease in the RF (DRF). Overall, the results showed moderate or good to excellent within- and between-session reliability for all variables (ICC > 0.75; CV < 10 %), with the exception of FV slope and DRF that showed low relative reliability (ICC = 0.47-0.48 within session, 0.31-0.33 between-session) and unacceptable between-session absolute reliability values (CV = 10.9-11.1 %). Future studies are needed to optimize the protocol in order to maximize the reliability of the FVP variables, especially when practitioners are interested in the FV slope and DRF. In summary, our results question the utility of the sprint-based FVP profiling for individualized training prescription, since the reliability of the FV slope and D RF variables is highly questionable.

Key words: Acceleration, horizontal force, force-velocity relationship, sprinters

Key Points
  • This study showed moderate to excellent within- and between-session reliability for sprint split times (5, 10, 20 and 30 m) and most variables related to force-velocity profiling in sprint running (F0, V0, Pmax).
  • Unacceptable lower reliability was shown for force-velocity profile (i.e. the slope of the profile) and the coefficient of decrease in the ratio between horizontal and total force throughout the trial.
  • Future studies are needed to optimize the protocol in order to maximize the reliability of the force-velocity variables.








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