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Curve Sprint in Soccer: Biomechanics, Performance, and Practical Applications

Futbolda Kavisli Sprint: Biyomekanik, Performans ve Pratik Uygulamalar

Emrah Korkmaz(HACETTEPE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ENSTİTÜSÜ, SPOR BİLİMLERİ VE TEKNOLOJİSİ (DR))0000-0001-9894-2730
Ş. Alpan Cinemre(HACETTEPE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SPOR BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, EGZERSİZ VE SPOR BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, HAREKET VE ANTREMAN BİLİMLERİ ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0003-4955-2394
Savaş Kudaş(Dr. Savaş Kudaş Spor Hekimliği Kliniği)0000-0001-5756-6898
Hüseyin Çelik(HACETTEPE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SPOR BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, EGZERSİZ VE SPOR BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, SPOR BİYOMEKANİĞİ VE MOTOR KONTROL ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0001-8316-6468
Pages
202–210
Publication Date
2025-09-05
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Furthermore, it highlights emerging assessment tools and proposes directions for future research in this evolving field.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Curve sprint has emerged in recent years as a fundamental component of high-intensity performance in soccer.
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Key Findings & Data:It is well established that sprinting in the game is not limited to linear movements; rather, during critical moments such as goal-scoring opportunities or defensive recoveries, players often accelerate along curved trajectories.
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Conclusion & Impact:Furthermore, it highlights emerging assessment tools and proposes directions for future research in this evolving field.
🔬Design:Review & Systematic Survey
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Kavisli sprint · Doğrusal Sprint · Futbol

Abstract

Curve sprint has emerged in recent years as a fundamental component of high-intensity performance in soccer. It is well established that sprinting in the game is not limited to linear movements; rather, during critical moments such as goal-scoring opportunities or defensive recoveries, players often accelerate along curved trajectories. While linear sprinting has been extensively studied and systematically incorporated into training programs, the unique biomechanical and physiological demands of curve sprinting have only recently garnered attention within sports science. This review comprehensively examines the current literature on curve sprint performance in soccer, focusing on biomechanical characteristics, neuromuscular demands, performance determinants, directional asymmetries, and training strategies. Furthermore, it highlights emerging assessment tools and proposes directions for future research in this evolving field.

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Kavisli sprint, son yıllarda futboldaki yüksek şiddetli performansın temel bileşenlerinden biri olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Sprint performansının yalnızca doğrusal hareketlerle sınırlı olmadığı, özellikle gol girişimleri ve savunma aksiyonları gibi kritik anlarda oyuncuların farklı yönlere doğru kavisli hızlanmalar gerçekleştirdiği bilinmektedir. Her ne kadar doğrusal sprintler uzun süredir ayrıntılı biçimde incelenmiş ve antrenman programlarında yaygın biçimde kullanılıyor olsa da kavisli sprintin kendine özgü biyomekanik ve fizyolojik talepleri, spor bilimleri literatüründe ancak son dönemde araştırılmaya başlanmıştır. Bu derleme, futbolcularda kavisli sprint performansına ilişkin güncel literatürü; biyomekanik özellikler, nöromüsküler gereksinimler, performans belirleyicileri, yönsel asimetriler ve antrenman yaklaşımları çerçevesinde kapsamlı bir şekilde ele almaktadır. Ayrıca, bu alanda kullanılan yeni değerlendirme yöntemlerine dikkat çekilmekte ve gelecekteki araştırmalar için öneriler sunulmaktadır.

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Korkmaz, E., Cinemre, Ş. A., Kudaş, S., Çelik, H. (2025). Curve Sprint in Soccer: Biomechanics, Performance, and Practical Applications. Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 36 Sayı: 3, 202–210. https://doi.org/10.17644/sbd.1699001

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