Shuttle run performance of national soccer players in relation to menstrual cycle

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to assess speed and agility in national female soccer players during different menstrual cycle. The sample of the present study was chosen with the help of non-probability sampling. 50 inter-university female soccer players were selected for this study. The average age of selected female soccer players was 23.18 years with no irregularity in their menstrual cycle. To assess speed and agility in national female soccer players, 100 yard Shuttle run (R) test was used. In the shuttle run, the subject covers a 25 yard course four times. Total timing to complete the test was recorded. Results indicate that speed and agility of female soccer players gets reduced prior to menstruation as well as during menstruation as compared to post menstruation condition. Based on results it was concluded that agility of national female soccer players was compromised during menstruation phase as compared to pre-menstrual and post-menstrual phase.