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Impact of neuromuscular control exercises on passing skills
and agility improvement in executing rolling skills
among youth soccer players
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Mustansiriyah University, College of Physical Education and
Sports Sciences, Baghdad, Iraq
Submission date: 2024-03-15
Final revision date: 2024-10-31
Acceptance date: 2024-11-08
Publication date: 2025-06-30
TRENDS in Sport Sciences 2025;32(2)
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Introduction:
Neuromotor exercises, which enhance motor
control and muscular coordination, play a crucial role in
optimizing the performance of soccer players, particularly in
skills such as passing and dribbling. These exercises are designed
to improve neuromuscular fitness that is vital for executing
complex movements with precision and agility on a soccer field.
Aim of the study:
This research seeks to determine the practical
impact of neuromuscular control exercises on improving
soccer-specific technical abilities that are crucial to competitive
soccer performance.
Material and methods:
Employing an
experimental design with pre- and post-assessments, the
study included 30 youth national team players, divided into
experimental and control groups. Over a 12-week period,
the experimental group engaged in neuromuscular control
exercises, focusing on passing accuracy, agility, and dribbling
skills.
Results:
The experimental group demonstrated significant
improvements in neuromuscular function and soccer-specific
skills compared to the control group that followed traditional
training methods.
Conclusions:
Neuromuscular control exercises
significantly enhance the physical, cognitive, and technical
development of youth soccer players. The findings support the
integration of these exercises into training regimens to optimize
performance and development in competitive youth soccer.