SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Effect of Natural Turf, Artificial Turf, and Sand Surfaces on Sprint Performance. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effect of sand-based training on sprint performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Pooled it
- Increasing course speeds in canine agility: a decade of trends from American Kennel Club competition data.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Run-Based Tests Performed on an Indoor and Outdoor Surface Are Comparable in Adolescent Rugby League Players.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Comparative Analysis of Speed-Power Performance and Sport-Specific Skills Among Elite Youth Soccer Players with Different Start Procedures.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Playing Surface Impacts Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test (Level 1) Performance and Validity of Indirect VO2max Estimation.International journal of exercise science · 2025Article
- The Influence of the Playing Surface on Workload Response in Spanish Professional Male Soccer Players.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Differences in Physiological Responses Between Two Repeated Sprint Protocols in Female Soccer Players.International journal of exercise science · 2024Article
- Drop Jumping on Sand Is Characterized by Lower Power, Higher Rate of Force Development and Larger Knee Joint Range of Motion.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2022Article
- The Modifications of Haemoglobin, Erythropoietin Values and Running Performance While Training at Mountain vs. Hilltop vs. Seaside.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Influence of the artificial turf certification on physical performance and muscle damage in football players (QUALTURF PROJECT).Scientific reports · 2021Article
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of natural turf, artificial turf, and sand on sprint performance in different sports and to determine how the sport surface affects sprint performance. A systematic search was conducted in Pubmed, Web of Sciences, and SPORTDiscus databases. Out of 5644 studies, 11 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The studies were very heterogeneous, as they examined different structural characteristics or quality parameters. The studies on natural turf and sand showed significant improvements on sprint speed during training. On the other hand, the analysis of fatigue did not reveal significant differences in the deterioration of sprint speed on both natural and artificial turf. Significance was set at
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