FOOTBALL

This study looks at whether the ratio of a person's index finger to ring finger (2D:4D)—a marker of prenatal hormone exposure—relates to mental toughness in amateur soccer players. Researchers measured finger lengths and surveyed 270 players about their mental resilience. The goa…

This study looked at 45 adolescent soccer players to see if neck muscle strength and the ability to sense head position (proprioception) are related to athletic performance. Researchers measured neck strength, balance, jumping, sprinting, and other fitness tests. The goal was to …

This study looked at how being dehydrated affects attention, movement, and football skills in 75 teenage male players aged 13-14. Players were tested when well-hydrated and after mild dehydration. The goal was to understand how fluid balance impacts young athletes' performance wi…

This study tested how different warm-up protocols affect flexibility, explosive power, and balance in 15 adolescent male football goalkeepers. Participants performed aerobic running, static stretching, dynamic stretching, or movement preparation before tests. The goal is to ident…