Analysis of New Materials and Artificial Turf Products: Influence and Impact on Athlete Performance and Perception

Participants perform a vertical jump starting from a standing position, bending their knees to 90 degrees, and then jumping as high as possible. The height of the jump is measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).

Participants perform repeated vertical jumps for 20 seconds, with the height of each jump measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).

articipants perform six 30-meter sprints with 20 seconds of rest between each sprint. Sprint times are measured using photocell timing gates (RaceTime, Microgate, Bolzano, Italy).

Participants perform three maximum effort sprints over 40 meters. Sprint times and speeds are measured using 1080 motion analysis

Participants perform a sprint with a change of direction, running 5 meters in one direction and then 5 meters at a 90-degree angle. The time to complete the test is measured.

Participants perform a shooting test, aiming to hit a target with maximum speed. The speed of the shot is measured using radar.

Participants engage in a 5v5 small-sided game on a 600 m² field to simulate match conditions and assess performance in a game-like scenario.

Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perception of performance and comfort on the surface, using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).

Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perceived exertion during the tests, using the Borg scale