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Deceleration specific isometric exercises acutely enhance change of direction performance in male youth academy soccer players

Julián E. Smoliga
1
,
Viktor Oliva
2
,
Adrián Novosád
1
,
Matej Suja
2
,
Damian J. Harper
3

  1. Department of Track and Field and Strength & Conditioning, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia
  2. Department of Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia
  3. Institute of Coaching and Performance, School of Health, Social Work and Sport, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
Biol Sport. 2026;43:1253-1259
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.159569
Online publish date: 2026/04/20
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