| چکیده انگلیسی مقاله |
Purpose: This study was designed to examine the relationship between multiple short-passing ability [measured using the Loughborough Soccer Passing Test (LSPT)] and athletic performances in youth soccer players. Methods: Forty-two young soccer players (age 14.8±0.4years) performed the LSPT, the squat-jump (SqJ), the countermovement-jump (CMJ), the 30m sprints (with 5m and 20m split times also recorded), the 15m agility run (Agility-15m), the 15m ball dribbling (Ball-15m), the Illinois agility test (IAGT) and the Yo-Yo IRT Level 1 tests. Results: LSPT total performance (LSPT TP) showed significant positive correlation with 5m, 20m, and 30m sprint times, Agility-15m, Ball-15m and Illinois agility test ( r =0.60, r =0.58, r =0.49, r =0.75, r =0.71 and r =0.72; P <0.01, respectively). Significant negative correlation were found between LSPT TP and SqJ and CMJ ( r =−0.62 and r =−0.64; P <0.01, respectively). It was determined that Agility-15m, Illinois agility test and Ball-15m were the most effective factors associated with LSPT TP among other factors in multiple regression analysis. Conclusion: This study showed that LSPT TP of young elite soccer players is determined by their agility abilities, thus enabling this test to be used for talent identification purposes. Key Words: Technical Skills; Agility; Cognitive Function; Physical Fitness; Football |
