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International Journal of Sports, Health and Physical Education
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Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part D (2025)

Effect of game-specific training on agility, decision-making, and reaction time in football players

Author(s):

Rafique CM and R Desingurajan

Abstract:

Football players' agility, decision-making, and reaction time are examined after game-specific training. Thirty 18-25-year-old male footballers were separated into investigation and control groups. The investigation group completed an 8-week game-specific exercise program that simulated genuine match conditions, including tactical awareness, quick directional shifts, and split-second decision-making. Standardized examinations include the Illinois Agility Test, a football-specific decision-making evaluation, and a computerized reaction time test measured pre- and post-test performance. The investigation group displayed important increases in agility, decision-making accuracy, and reaction speed compared to the control group, which received standard training. These findings demonstrate that game-specific training improves football performance and propose incorporating it into regular training to maximize player growth.

Pages: 279-282  |  63 Views  37 Downloads


International Journal of Sports, Health and Physical Education
How to cite this article:
Rafique CM and R Desingurajan. Effect of game-specific training on agility, decision-making, and reaction time in football players. Int. J. Sports Health Phys. Educ. 2025;7(1):279-282. DOI: 10.33545/26647559.2025.v7.i1d.214
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