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Comparing different training methods to improve speed and ball skills in female soccer players

Comparative effects of sled push-sprint, non-resistance sprint, and small-sided game training on speed, power, and dribbling performance in female college soccer players: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN16744580
Enrollment
33
Registered
2025-05-29
Start date
2022-11-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-08

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Conditions

Athletic performance/physical fitness Other

Interventions

This is a parallel-group randomized controlled trial with three arms comparing the effects of different training methods on performance parameters in female college soccer players. The study employed

Sponsors

Myongji University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Female college soccer players with a minimum of 5 years of competitive soccer experience 2. Currently active members of the university soccer team 3. Participated in regular team training for at least the previous 6 months 4. Provided written informed consent for participation 5. No history of musculoskeletal injuries within the previous 6 months prior to the study 6. No medical condition that could affect ability to perform high-intensity sprint training 7. No regular participation in additional resistance training programs outside of team practice

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of musculoskeletal injuries within the previous 6 months prior to the study 2. Any medical condition that could affect ability to perform high-intensity sprint training 3. Regular participation in additional resistance training programs outside of team practice 4. Unable to provide written informed consent 5. Less than 5 years of competitive soccer experience 6. Not currently active members of the university soccer team 7. Did not participate in regular team training for at least the previous 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Sprint performance measured at 5, 10 and 20 m distances using timing photocells (Brower Timing Systems). Time frame: Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (after 6 weeks). 2. Explosive power measured using the standing long jump test. Distance recorded in meters from the heel reference point. Time frame: Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (after 6 weeks).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. T-test dribbling ability: Time to complete T-test course while dribbling a soccer ball. Time frame: Pre-intervention and post-intervention (6 weeks). 2. Directional dribbling ability: Time to complete the agility dribble test through 4 cones placed at 5 m intervals forming 100° angles. Time frame: Pre-intervention and post-intervention (6 weeks).

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactBuongo Chun
tianbingwu@mju.ac.kr+82 (0)31 330 6302

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026