An interventional study of Experimental Coordinative training and Traditional training (control group) in Soccer Performance, sponsored by University of Molise. Completed at 1 site in Italy. Open to male participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-11-19.
Sponsored by University of Molise · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of 12 weeks of warm-up protocols administered to elite soccer players on technical-coordination performance and levels of cortisol, adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine, measured before and after the intervention.
The warm-up protocols included coordination exercises using different types of balls, with combined activities involving both the upper and lower limbs
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The warm-up protocols of the Experimental Group included four types of upper and lower limb coordination exercises using different-sized balls, with intensity increasing week by week. The warm-up exercises were conducted four times per week, including game day, for a total of 12 weeks.
Other: Experimental Coordinative training
The Control Group warm-up protocol only involved joint mobility exercises and muscle activation, as used in their regular training activities.
Other: Traditional training (control group)
The warm-up protocols of the Experimental Group included four types of upper and lower limb coordination exercises using different-sized balls, with intensity increasing week by week.
The Control Group warm-up protocol only involved joint mobility exercises and muscle activation, as used in their regular training activities.
Illinois agility test
Illinois Test with the ball, aiming to achieve the best time to complete the test.
Time frame: at 12 weeks
Illinois agility test
Illinois Test without the Ball, aiming to achieve the best time to complete the test
Time frame: at 12 weeks
agility test
Planned Y Test (right and left), aiming to achieve the best time to complete the test
Time frame: at 12 weeks
agility test
Unplanned Y Test (right and left), aiming to achieve the best time to complete the test
Time frame: at 12 weeks
Loughborough Soccer Shooting Test
Right and Left Side Shooting Accuracy Test.
Time frame: at 12 weeks
Blood analysis
adrenaline
Time frame: at 12 weeks
Blood analysis
noradrenaline
Time frame: at 12 weeks
Blood analysis
cortisol
Time frame: at 12 weeks
Blood analysis
dopamine
Time frame: at 12 weeks
Plan to share: No
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