Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Agility Performance in Elite Soccer Players.

Background: Agility in general and change-of-direction speed (CoD) in particular represent important performance determinants in elite soccer.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of a 6-week neuromuscular training program on agility performance, and to determine differences in movement times between the slower and faster turning directions in elite soccer players.

Materials And Methods: Twenty male elite soccer players from the Stade Rennais Football Club (Ligue 1, France) participated in this study.

Laterality Influences Agility Performance in Elite Soccer Players.

Laterality (i.e., handedness, footedness, and eyedness) could have an impact on highly repeated soccer movements and thus, could influence performance.