Training order may boost young Footballers' performance
NCT ID NCT07665138
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
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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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Mersin University
Mersin, Mersin, 33343, Turkey (Türkiye)