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ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2018

Training Effects of the FIFA 11+ Kids on Physical Performance in Youth Football Players: A Randomized Control Trial.

Carlos Pomares-Noguera, Francisco Ayala, Francisco Javier Robles-Palazón, Juan F Alomoto-Burneo, Alejandro López-Valenciano, José L L Elvira, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, Mark De Ste Croix

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Article in Frontiers in pediatrics, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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Carlos Pomares-NogueraSports Research Centre, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Alicante, Spain.
Francisco AyalaSports Research Centre, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Alicante, Spain.
Francisco Javier Robles-PalazónSports Research Centre, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Alicante, Spain.
Juan F Alomoto-BurneoSports Research Centre, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Alicante, Spain.
Alejandro López-ValencianoSports Research Centre, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Alicante, Spain.
José L L ElviraSports Research Centre, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Alicante, Spain.
Sergio Hernández-SánchezCentre for Translational Research in Physiotherapy, Department of Pathology and Surgery, Physiotherapy Area, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Alicante, Spain.
Mark De Ste CroixSchool of Sport and Exercise, University of Gloucestershire, Gloucester, United Kingdom.

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Abstract

objectiveTo analyze the training effects of the FIFA 11+ kids on several parameters of physical performance in male youth football players. MATERIALS AND

methodsTwenty-three youth players were randomized within each team into two groups (control vs. intervention). The intervention group performed the FIFA 11+ kids programme 2 times a week for 4 weeks; the control groups completed their normal warm-up routines. Thirteen physical performance measures {range of motion (hip, knee, and ankle joints), dynamic postural control (measured throughout the Y balance test), 20 m sprint time, slalom dribble with a ball, agility, vertical jumping height [counter movement jump (CMJ) and drop jump (DJ)], horizontal jump distance, accuracy when volleying a ball [measured throughout the Wall Volley test]} were assessed. All physical performance parameters were compared

resultsSignificant between-group differences in favor of the FIFA 11+ players were found for dynamic postural control {anterior [mean and 90% confidence intervals (CI) = 1 cm, from -1.6 to 3.5 cm] and posteromedial (mean and 90% CI = 5.1 cm, from -1.8 to 12 cm) and posterolateral (mean and 90% CI = 4.8 cm, from 0.6 to 9.0 cm) distances}, agility run (mean and 90% CI = 0.5 s, from -0.9 to 0 s), vertical jump height [CMJ (mean and 90% CI = 3.1 cm, from 0.2 to 6.1 cm) and DJ (mean and 90% CI = 1.7 cm, from -0.5 to 3.9 cm)], and horizontal jump distance (mean and 90% CI = 2.5 cm, from -8 to 15 cm). The control groups showed better performance in 20 m sprint time (mean and 90% CI = -0.05 s, from -0.11 to 0.07) and wall volley tests (mean and 90% CI = 0.2, from -0.2 to 0.6) compared to the intervention group.

conclusionThe main findings of this study suggest that just 4 weeks of implementation of the FIFA 11+ kids produces improved physical performance compared with traditional warm-up routines in youth soccer players.

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agilityinjury preventionjumpingwarm-upyouth athletes

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PMID29556489
PMCPMC5844920

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