The Impact Of Tactical Drills On Some Physical And Skill Abilities Of Futsal Players

Abstract

The modern demands of this game have necessitated a significant need for players to be well-prepared physically, technically, and tactically. This is especially true given that modern footballing achievements are linked to accelerating and perfecting both defensive and offensive game plans. This, in turn, means raising the physical, technical, and functional efficiency of players to ensure the success of these plans under the most challenging and competitive conditions during a match. Futsal is characterized by its numerous and varied game plans, which are fast-paced and surprising, allowing the team to achieve its goal of overcoming the opponent. This can only succeed when the players' functional abilities are at their best to execute the tactical duties accurately. This is evident when team members exchange positions in a tight space, with another player running freely without the ball, maintaining possession, and then accurately passing when opponents pressure the team to disrupt the tactical plan. Interconnected and which includes (individual - collective) work.

The research problem was manifested in the impact of tactical exercises and their role in developing physical and technical performance towards the ideal performance of football players, to know the extent of success in mastering  game plans and thus the physical and technical performance of the players.

The main objective was to prepare tactical (offensive and defensive) exercises for futsal players. Therefore, the research sample included (30) players from Al-Nasiriya Futsal Club registered with the Iraqi Futsal Federation, Dhi Qar branch, for the 2024-2025 sports season. The researcher deliberately selected the sample, which was randomly divided (by lottery) into two groups. Two equal groups were formed, one a control group of (10) players and the other an experimental group of (10) players. Four players were excluded for failing to adhere to the training sessions. The pilot study sample consisted of (6) players, representing (20%) of the research population. Therefore, the actual sample size became (20) players, representing the main experimental sample and (66.67%) of the research population. The most important conclusion was that the tactical exercises used in the training program affected the physical variables of the experimental group. The most important recommendation was to adopt the tactical exercises used in the program, but in different ways, to develop physical abilities, other basic skills, functional variables, and performance effectiveness.