Abstract:
This study was conducted with ultimate objective of exploring the effects hysical
quality training on technical performance
ofunder 15 males youth project at Gemjabete
town
and to potentially inform local coaches about effective training methods and
components oftraining to improve the skill ability as well as physical quality ofU
15 youth players. The subject ofthis study were all 30 men youth project players
(mean age
= 13.6 years; weight = 47.8 kilograms [kg); height =161.2 cm) were
participated in this study. The participants were selected by using simple random
sampling techniques as
EG (n= 15) and NEG (n= 15) to assess the impact ofeight
week speed and strength training program on the development technical ability of
u-15 youth football players. EG was taken intervention training program for 8
weeks additional to their normal training.
But the NEG only attained their normal
training program. The data
for the study was collected from the results of test
conducted from
pre.test and post-test for both the experimental and non
experimental group. After analyzing
pre andpost test data ofexperimental and non
experimental group, it was
found that the experimental group significantly
improved their speed, endurance
and agility physical qualities and passing
technical ability whereas the control group
failed to show any improvement than
the
pre test data except endurance test. Generally we can conclude that physical
quality training specially
Speed and strength training program for youths had
pronounced influence on football technical ability over and above fitness
development.
Key words: physical quality, technical performance, speed, strength, lob pass
