The assessment of repeated sprint ability using a combined sub-maximal and exhaustive treadmill protocol

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The assessment of repeated sprint ability using a combined sub-maximal and exhaustive treadmill protocol

ABSTRACT

Repeated sprint ability (RSA) is a key capacity for a football player (Spencer et al., 2005). Repeated sprint performance is therefore an important component of any physiological test battery used within the sport of soccer.