title: The acute effects of combined static and dynamic stretch protocols on fitness performances in soccer players.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effects of different stretching methods on acceleration, speed, agility, power, and flexibility in different soccer positions.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Therefore, 16 soccer players conducted 10 m, 20 m, shuttle run agility, vertical jump, and V-sit flexibility after static (SS), dynamic (DS), combined (static + dynamic) (CS), and no stretching (NS). Relative to the no-stretching condition, there were significant differences in fitness performances after (1) DS vs. SS, (2) DS vs. CS, and (3) CS vs. SS in defenders, midfielders, strikers, and also in all players (P<0.05).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In conclusion, it may be desirable for soccer players to perform DS during warm up prior to the performance of activities that require a high power output.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sports Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran - amirikhorasani@uk.ac.ir.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amiri-Khorasani
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sotoodeh
mesh_terms: D000054:Acceleration; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D052580:Muscle Stretching Exercises / Q000379:methods*; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology*; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*; D018583:Pliability; D012916:Soccer / Q000502:physiology*; D055815:Young Adult