Hop Tests and the Functional Athletic Performance of American Football Players
Abstract Objective: Hop tests have well-known benefits when evaluating the rehabilitation process after sports injuries. However,…
Assessing the Act of Tackling in American Football
Tackling is a fundamental defensive move in American football, with the main purpose of stopping…
Positional Movement Demands during NFL Football Games
Abstract: Understanding the in-game demands placed on athletes may allow practitioners to design improved training…
An Apparent Achilles Heel of the NFL: Have Achilles Tendon Injuries Significantly Increased to Unacceptably High Incidence Levels in the NFL and if so, why?
Abstract: Many if not most of us watched in utter disbelief and horror last September…
The importance of a Properly Fit Football Helmet
Abstract Background: Properly fitted equipment remains a critical element in reducing the risk of concussion in…
Factors Affecting the Speed of the Tennis Serve
Abstract: In tennis, the serve plays a key role in determining the success of a…
Preventing Exertional Heat Stroke in Football: Time for a Paradigm Shift
Abstract: Among American sports, football has the highest incidence of exertional heat stroke (EHS), despite…
Effects of Plyometric Jump Training on Repeat Sprint Ability in Athletes
Background: There is a growing body of research examining the effects of plyometric jump training (PJT)…
Joint-Angle Specific Strength Adaptations Influence Improvements in Power in Highly Trained Athlete
Abstract Purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of training at different…
Effectiveness of Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA) Development in Youth Soccer Players
Abstract: This research aimed at finding out the effectiveness of a 6-week training program aimed…
The Deadlift and Jumping Performance in Sports
Introduction Based on the assumption of maximal strength as a basic ability, several studies show…
Enhancing Speed, Agility, and Anaerobic Capacity via a Shuttle Run Exercise Model
Background: The performance of an athlete can be measured based on physical ability, functional anatomy, and…
Predictive Validity of the 40-yard dash Physical Skills Test and Draft Position in the NFL Draft
To determine whether faster times by offensive and defensive positions correlate to higher draft positions…
Effects of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) on the Strength, Speed, and Endurance of Tennis and other Racket Sport Athletes
This study aims to present a critical review of the existing literature on the effects…