Short bursts vs. long sprints: which training wins for soccer speed?

NCT ID NCT07193706

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Matej Bel University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether shorter, more frequent plyometric training sessions (micro-dosed) work as well as traditional longer sessions for improving speed and jumping in elite under-19 soccer players. Twenty-four players from a top youth club followed an 8-week program, with one group doing two 40-minute sessions per week and the other doing three to four 20-minute sessions. Both groups did the same total weekly training volume. The goal is to help coaches decide if micro-dosed training is a good alternative during busy pre-season periods.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: plyometric training programs (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that shorter, more frequent training sessions are as effective as longer ones, offering coaches a flexible way to improve player performance.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 24 elite players, so results may not apply to other athletes or levels. The study compares two training styles, not a new treatment.

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EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH MICRODOSING PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES SOCCER PERFORMANCE SPEED

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Locations

Masaryk University

Brno, Czechia

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