Power nap power play: 45-Min snooze sharpens agility in young soccer stars
NCT ID NCT07264777
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at whether short daytime naps help teenage soccer players perform better. Sixteen male athletes from a Turkish club tried no nap, a 25-minute nap, or a 45-minute nap before agility and sprint tests. The 45-minute nap improved agility and made players feel less tired, but it did not help them keep up their sprinting speed over repeated runs. The goal was to understand if napping could be a simple way to boost game performance.
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Inonu University
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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