The Effect of Using Random and Sequential Training Methods in Training Some Offensive Skills for Young Football Players

Abstract

This research involved training some offensive skills in football using different training methods. The research problem was identified as the lack of use of these methods in training some offensive skills in football within the training curriculum. The research aimed to determine the effect of using sequential and random training methods in training some offensive skills for young football players, as well as to identify the best methods for training the skills under study. The researcher used the experimental method on a sample of (72) players from the Al-Tali’ah Football Forum Academy, divided into three groups. The first experimental group used the sequential method, the second experimental group used the random method, and the control group used the sequential method. All three groups followed the same training curriculum in terms of the number of training sessions, with each session lasting (75-90 minutes). The researcher relied on tools, sources, and references related to his research topic to achieve the research objectives. He conducted a pilot study, then performed pre- and post-tests. Appropriate statistical methods were used to reach accurate results. The researcher concluded that there is a variation in training some offensive football skills among the training methods under study, and that the training methods (under study) have a positive effect on the process of training some offensive football skills. The (sequential) training method was superior in training some offensive football skills compared to the random and command methods. Although there was development in the skills under study among the group that studied with the command method, it was the least developed of the groups. The researcher recommended emphasizing the use of the (offside and random) methods in training other football skills for different age groups and conducting similar research in other different sports.