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Ladder training: a secret weapon for football players?

NCT ID NCT07664761

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

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Started

Feb 2023

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 18 to 30 years. 2. Physically fit and healthy footballer players 3. Not more than two mis-attempt during Star Excursion balance test. - Exclusion Criteria: 1. Players with any lower limb injuries 2. Players with history of any chronic diseases. 3. Players with history of any congenital deformities. 4. Players with any other systemic diseases or musculoskeletal issues. -

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Sports physical therapy

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  • Zafarwal playzone

    Zafarwal, Punjab Province, 51670, Pakistan

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