Effect of Similar to Playing Situations Exercises to Develop Some Motor Abilities and Basic Skills in Junior Football Players

Abstract

Objectives. The current study aimed to identify the effect of exercises similar to playing situations in acquiring some motor abilities and basic skills in football.

Materials and Methods. The study included 32 First Division League junior football players (average age 15.07 years, height 1.58 meters, mass 54 kg) for the 2023-2024 season. A one-group pre- and post-test experimental design was used. The players were assessed before and after undergoing exercises that simulated playing situations to measure their impact on motor abilities and basic football skills.

Results. The results showed that exercises similar to playing situations had a favorable effect on the development of certain motor abilities and basic football skills in junior players.

Conclusion. The authors recommend incorporating exercises similar to playing situations, as applied in this study, within the training programs of junior football players to enhance their motor abilities and basic skills.