The impact of mental fatigue on repeated sprint and change-of-direction performance in soccer
Gong Chen
PurposeElucidating the impact of mental fatigue (MF) on physical performance in soccer is essential for optimizing athlete assessment, training, and competition strategies. However, the relationship between MF and both repeated sprint (RSA) and repeated change-of-direction performance (RCOD) remains unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of MF on RSA and RCOD performance in soccer players.MethodsIn a randomized, counterbalanced crossover design, 18 male amateur