Force-Velocity Profile for Soccer Players (30m Sprint Test)

Using the 30 m sprint test to create the force–velocity profile of the soccer player

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Over the course of the season, I implemented the classic 30 m sprint test on the field using Pedro Jiménez-Reyes , Pierre Samozino Jean-Benoit Morin’s MySprint app, and the insights gained were extremely valuable.

Without the need for sophisticated equipment, I was able to collect valuable data to better understand my players.

But what can I actually do with these data?Is it enough to simply know who is the fastest player in the test?Absolutely not.

Through the app, it is possible to collect split times at different distances (e.g. 0–5 m, 5–10 m, and so on), but most importantly, it automatically provides the Force–Velocity profile for each player.

💡 How useful is it to know each player’s F–V profile?Extremely useful, because it allows:

• real-time screening of each player’s physical characteristics

• identification of strengths and weaknesses

• targeted training interventions

• objective comparison during the Return to Play process

  
  

Using this Power BI dashboard, stylistically inspired by FC Barcelona, I integrated all the relevant data in a single view.

Specifically:

• through a scatter plot with four quadrants, I created four performance profiles based on F₀ and V₀, providing practical insights to guide on-field training

• on the side, I added two columns showing split times for each distance (0–5, 5–10, 10–15 m, etc.), offering a clearer visual understanding of the player’s performance throughout the sprint

• at the bottom, I included a summary table with all the collected data

📌 Note: the values shown are purely illustrative and do not represent real data from FC Barcelona players.

And you, how do you use this test and its data in your daily practice? ⚽️📊

📁 PowerBi Dashboard | Force-Velocity Profile using 30m Sprint Test