Laterality technical exercises to develop balance in youth football
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Abstract
Introduction: This study addressed a fundamental issue in youth soccer training: improving balance in soccer players through a program of technical laterality exercises. The study was carried out with a quantitative approach, using an experimental longitudinal design and an explanatory scope.
Objective: To determine the effects of technical laterality exercises on the development of balance in youth soccer players.
Materials and methods: The Illinois test was used to compare a numerical variable in the same group at two different times, pre- and posttest, collecting and analyzing quantitative data using statistical methods such as the Shapiro-Wilk normality test and Student's t test. These assessment instruments allowed obtaining precise results in an authentic environment, since the research was carried out on the field.
Results: After implementing the technical laterality exercise program for eight weeks, a significant improvement in the athletes' balance was observed. In the assessment without equipment, the percentage of athletes in the "excellent" category increased from 8.3 % (1 of 12 footballers) to 50% (6 of 12 footballers), while those in the "average" category decreased from 91.7 % (11 of 12 footballers) to 33.3 % (4 of 12 footballers). Similarly, in the assessment with equipment, the percentage of athletes in the "excellent" category increased from 0 % to 41.7 % (5 of 12 footballers), and in the "good" category from 0 % to 25 % (3 of 12 footballers).
Conclusions: the results highlight a considerable improvement in balance after the intervention, demonstrating the effectiveness of the laterality technical exercises program.
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