The Effect Of Repeated Sprint Training On Vo2max And Dribbling Skills In Sesela FC Football Players

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of Repeated Sprint Training (RST) on VO2Max and dribbling skills in Sesela FC football players.

Materials and Methods: This study used a pre-experimental method with a one-group pretest–posttest design. The participants were 20 Sesela FC football players selected using total sampling. The training intervention consisted of repeated sprint exercises performed on a 20-meter track, with seven maximal sprint repetitions and 25 seconds of recovery between sprints. VO2Max was measured using the Multistage Fitness Test, while dribbling skills were measured using a football dribbling test. Data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test to compare pretest and posttest scores.

Results: The results showed that Repeated Sprint Training significantly improved VO2Max and dribbling skills. After the training intervention, players demonstrated better aerobic capacity and faster dribbling test completion times. Statistical analysis showed significant differences between pretest and posttest results, with p-values less than 0.05 for both variables.

Conclusions: Repeated Sprint Training is an effective training method for improving both VO2Max and dribbling skills in football players. This training method can be integrated into regular football training programs because it simultaneously develops physical endurance, sprint ability, speed, agility, and ball control.