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  1. 1. A comparison between a reactive- and a non-reactive agility test performed by adolescent handball players

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    Author : Hulda Hallberg Lyggemark; [2018]
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    Abstract : BACKGROUND: Agility is the ability to change direction rapidly in response to a stimulus. Agility is made up of many physiological qualities, such as change of direction speed, straight sprinting speed, leg muscle qualities and anthropometry, but also factors like perceptual decision-making factors, visual scanning and knowledge of situations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Effects of Unilateral versus Bilateral Complex Training and High Intensity Interval Training on the Development of Strength, Power and Athletic Performance : An experimental study on elite male and female handball players during preseason training

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för idrotts- och hälsovetenskap

    Author : Daniel Jansson; [2014]
    Keywords : bilateral training; unilateral training; handball; bilateral deficit; complex training.;

    Abstract : Aim: The purpose of the present study is to examine the effects of 6 weeks bilateral (BL) versus unilateral (UL) complex training combined with high intensity interval training (HIIT) on maximal strength, jumping ability, straight sprint (5, 10, 20 and 30 m), change of direction speed (CODS), repeated sprint ability (RSA) and specific endurance in Swedish elite male and female handball players. Another purpose was to examine if a bilateral deficit (BLD) exists in strength and jumping ability (power deficit) and if it changes differently with 6 weeks BL and UL complex training. READ MORE

  4. 3. Maximal unilateral leg strength correlates with linear sprint and change of direction speed

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kost- och idrottsvetenskap

    Author : Anton Arin; Daniel Jansson; Kristian Skarphagen; [2012-10-24]
    Keywords : Agility; Change-of-direction-speed; CODS; ice-hockey; intermittent sports; maximal strength; soccer; sprint; unilateral strength;

    Abstract : Movement patterns in intermittent sports is influenced by change of direction speed (CODS) performance (i.e., acceleration and deceleration in short sprints). READ MORE