EFFECT OF FIFA RECOMMENDED EXERCISES ON KICKING ABILITY OF SOCCER PLAYERS OF 15-16 YEARS

Abstract

This study was conducted to find out the effect of eight weeks training program based on FIFA recommended exercises on kicking ability of 15-16 age group boys. Ninety students (45 in experiment and 45 in control group) with minimum participation at district level participated in this study. To determine within the group differences in changes at each test, the “t” was used. At way ANOVA was used to assess between group differences. Subjects completed eight weeks training program (six days a week). The kicking ability was assessed through Warner Test of Soccer Skills. The training program, based on FIFA recommended exercises showed significant improvement after 8 weeks of training in kicking ability, especially in left foot. When the subjects of experimental group were subjected to the training program it was found that they scored better in kicking with right and left foot. The study revealed that there occurred significant improvement in kicking ability when the training program based on FIFA recommended exercises was administered to the subjects of expert group. The study further established the fact that no significant effect can be brought about, if the subjects are not administered a designed training program