The impact of game situations on the development of motor skills and player positioning is a common issue in football

Abstract

The study aims to design training exercises based on tactical situations to develop the perceptual–motor capabilities of football players in the attacking third, with a focus on positioning and spatial–temporal awareness to enhance finishing, resolve attacking plays, and build confidence in young players so they can act correctly and perform the required successful actions on the field, particularly in offensive roles. The researcher employed the experimental method with two groups (experimental n = 8, control n = 8) over a period of eight weeks, with three training sessions per week, each lasting 60–75 minutes (a total of 24 sessions). The research hypotheses included designing tactical-behavior exercises for young football players and identifying the effect of playing situations on developing perceptual–motor abilities and positional behavior among young players. Perceptual–motor tests and positioning indicators based on video and GPS analysis were applied before and after the program. Data were statistically processed using the SPSS program. The results showed a significant improvement in perceptual–motor tests and offensive positioning indicators in the experimental group compared to the control group.