The Effectiveness of Size 3 and 4 Balls in Training Soccer Player’s Dribbling Technique
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https://doi.org/10.31949/ijsm.v5i3.15468Abstract
This study aims to determine the effect of ball mastery training using size 3 and size 4 soccer balls on the dribbling ability of football players aged 8–10 years at Thirteens Football Academy. The research employed a quasi-experimental method with a two-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 22 players, divided into two groups using ordinal pairing, with 11 participants in each group. The first group received training using a size 3 ball, while the second group used a size 4 ball. Data were collected using the zig-zag slalom dribbling test.
The paired sample t-test results showed a significant improvement between pretest and posttest scores in both groups: size 3 ball (sig. 0.000) and size 4 ball (sig. 0.000). However, the independent sample t-test revealed no significant difference between the two groups (sig. 0.959), indicating that ball mastery training with either ball size is equally effective in enhancing dribbling skills in young players.
In conclusion, ball mastery training significantly improves dribbling ability in children, regardless of whether a size 3 or size 4 ball is used. This research can serve as a reference for designing youth football training programs, particularly in selecting the appropriate ball size based on the players’ developmental stage.
Keywords:
Ball mastery, Ball size, Dribbling, Ability, Youth FootballDownloads
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