Résumé:
The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of passive stretching
alone on subsequent sprinting and jump performance. Two different stretching
protocols: (a) static stretch (SS) to point of discomfort (POD); (b) a control warm-up
condition without stretching were implemented with a prior aerobic warm-up and
followed by dynamic activities. The control condition showed signficant differences (p =
0.05) for sprint, agility run, jump and measure of flexibility tests faster than the PS, POD
condition. There were variable effects during the four phases of play. The performances
were affected during the first time (D1), recuperation of muscular capacities in the
second (D2), significant progresses in the third (D3) and stability with some
perturbation in the last (D4). The lack of stretch-induced impairments may be attributed
to the trained state of the participants or the amount of time used after stretching before
the performance. Participants were either amateurs or regional level football athletes
who trained 3–4 times a week with each session lasting; 90 minutes. Based on these
findings and the literature, highly trained individuals or intermediary who wishes to
implement static stretching should include an adequate warm-up and dynamic sportspecific
