FUTSAL TRAININGS INFLUENCE ON TECHNICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUTH FOOTBALLERS

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of futsal training on the technical performance of young football players. Thirty male football players aged 14–16 years participated in a 12-week futsal training program alongside their regular football training. Technical skills such as dribbling speed, passing accuracy, and ball control were tested before and after the program. The results showed improvements in all measured skills. Dribbling speed increased, passing accuracy became higher, and the number of ball control errors decreased significantly. These findings suggest that futsal training helps young football players improve their technical abilities and can be used as an effective part of football training programs