Ladder training: a secret weapon for football players?
NCT ID NCT07664761
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether agility ladder training—quick in-and-out footwork drills—can improve dynamic balance, running performance, and lower-limb flexibility in football players. Twenty-four healthy players aged 18-30 were split into two groups: one did ladder drills, the other stuck to their regular training. Researchers measured balance, sprint fatigue, and flexibility before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- agility ladder training exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give coaches a simple, low-cost way to boost players' agility and reduce injury risk.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study (24 people) with healthy young athletes, so results may not apply to other groups or real-game conditions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zafarwal playzone
Zafarwal, Punjab Province, 51670, Pakistan
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