Training order may boost young Footballers' performance

NCT ID NCT07665138

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether the sequence of two types of muscle-and-connective-tissue training affects how much young football players improve their jumping power and balance. Forty male players aged 15-16 were split into two groups: one started with posterior chain training then switched to spiral chain training, the other did the opposite. Each training phase lasted six weeks, and players kept their normal practice. The goal was to see if one order leads to bigger or longer-lasting gains, which could help coaches design better training programs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: myofascial chain training (posterior chain and spiral chain exercises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help coaches design better training sequences to improve young athletes' power and balance more effectively.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 40 male players aged 15-16, so results may not apply to other ages, genders, or sports. The training effect may also be small or temporary.

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ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE IN ADOLESCENT ATHLETES

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Mersin University

Mersin, Mersin, 33343, Turkey (Türkiye)

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