The effect of variable speed exercises using the ball on improving some of the skill abilities of young football players

Abstract

The research aims to identify the effect of a proposed training program for variable speed exercises using the ball on improving some of the skill aspects of players. The researcher used the experimental method in a single sample method. The research population represents the selection of the research sample in a deliberate manner from the research community of football juniors under 16 years old, who number ( 75) young people, registered in the National Center for Sports Talent in Football in Babil Governorate. The research sample was chosen intentionally and numbered (20) players as an experimental group. The most important results were the presence of statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level in the technical and skill variables of junior footballers. The researcher attributes these differences to the effectiveness of the proposed training program, as the selected exercises and the correct formation of the exercises led to an improvement in some of the juniors’ skill performances. The researcher recommends that variable speed exercises using the ball have an effective impact on developing the basic skill aspects of football.