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Changes in countermovement jump performance and subjective readiness-to-train scores following a simulated soccer match

Abstract The study investigated whether countermovement jump (CMJ) metrics and subjective responses to a readiness-to-train questionnaire (RTT-Q) tracked simulated match-induced acute fatigue. This was a randomized cross-over repeated measures study. Participants were assigned into one of two groups; CONTROL or LIST. The LIST group performed the Loughborough Intermittent Shuttle Run (LIST), which was designed to simulate the demands of a soccer match. The CONTROL performed light physical activity at an intensity of <65% of maximal heart rate. Each group performed three CMJ’s and completed an RTT-Q before (PRE), and again at 24 and 48 h after the LIST and/or CONTROL interventions. At 24 h there were significant differences in RTT-Q answers between the Pre and 24 h for the LIST group for questions; “Do you feel physically strong today?” and “Do you have muscle soreness today?” (p = 0.02 and 0.0008, respectively). The questions “Do you feel mentally strong today?” and “Do you have muscle soreness today?” (p = 0.02 and p = 0.0001 respectively) were the only questions that had a significant difference between Pre and 48 h for the LIST group. None of the CMJ metrics (LIST or CONTROL) changed significantly at any stage of the experiment. Although fatigue was detected by changes in the RTT-Q at 24 and 48 h after the LIST, none of the CMJ metrics changed. These findings suggest that subjective measures are more sensitive to low-level fatigue than objective measures, thus effective monitoring should include both.