Effect Of Specific Exercises Using An Innovative Device To Develop Speed And Scoring Accuracy From Movement In Soccer Players 14-15 Year-Old

Imad Salman Sabah

doi:10.35724/mjpes.v7i3.7152

Imad Salman Sabah General Directorate of Education in Baghdad, Third Rusafa, Sports and Scouting Activities Department, Iraq

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35724/mjpes.v7i3.7152

Keywords: Exercises, Speed, Scoring Accuracy, Youth, Soccer

Abstract

Objectives. The current study aimed to identify impact of specific exercises using innovative device (Smart goal) to develop speed and scoring accuracy from movement of soccer players aged 14-15 years.

Materials and Methods. where the experimental approach was used to suit the current research, The study was based on an experimental design with two groups experimental and control. The experimental group underwent exercises based on visual and auditory stimuli within an interactive training environment.

Results. The results showed that results revealed a significant superiority for the experimental group in post-tests, confirming the effectiveness of sensory-based exercises in developing skill performance. The use of the "smart goal" also demonstrated clear effectiveness in simulating real-world playing conditions and motivating players to make instant decisions, which contributed to improving neuromuscular integration and developing motor-cognitive abilities associated with accuracy and speed of scoring. Improvement rates exceeded 40%, indicating the profound impact of the training program on both mental and physical structures.

Conclusion. Based on these results, the research concluded with a set of recommendations, most notably: integrating multi-stimulus exercises into training for emerging age groups, encouraging the use of smart training devices, and training coaches on methods of activating the neuromuscular system through interactive technological means. The study also called for expanding the scope of the study to include different skills and playing positions, and for updating assessment mechanisms by introducing cognitive tests and sensory responses that reflect the nature of modern play. This study represents a qualitative addition to the field of age-group football training and underscores the need to integrate technology and neuroscience into the modern sports training environment.