Changes in Sprint Momentum in Elite Rugby Union Players over a Three-Season Period

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Changes in Sprint Momentum in Elite Rugby Union Players over a Three-Season Period

The purpose of this study was to analyze the trend of sprint momentum over three consecutive seasons in elite rugby union players, to assess how body mass and sprinting speed affected changes in momentum, and to determine the impact of between-season changes in momentum on a selection of technical/t...

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Main Authors:	Federico Nigro, Giovanni Biondi, Pietro Sirocchi, Carlo Cavaletti, Rocco Di Michele
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:	Applied Sciences
Subjects:	elite athletes speed body mass sprint team sports training
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/13/7087
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