Andre Igoresky, Nugroho Susanto, Yogi Andria, Indri Wulandari, Aldo Naza Putra, Mardepi Saputra, Mario Febrian
Background. Many players at the football club of Universitas Negeri Padang struggle with dribbling skills. Practical training methods, including drill exercises, small-sided games (SSG), and coordination, may influence skill development. Objectives. This study aimed to (1) compare dribbling skills between drill and SSG methods, (2) assess the impact of low vs. high coordination, and (3) explore the interaction between training methods and coordination. Methods. A quasi-experimental design was used with 32 participants (9-12) from the university’s football club. The TGMD test measured coordination and a dribbling performance test was used. Data were analyzed using a 2x2 factorial ANOVA. Results. The study found significant differences in dribbling skills between drill and SSG methods (p < 0.05), as well as between low and high coordination groups (p < 0.05). Players with high coordination trained with SSG performed better than those trained with drills. Conclusion. SSG was more effective than drills in improving dribbling skills, particularly for players with lower coordination. © 2025, Society of Aging and Physical Activity (SAPA). All rights reserved.
Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
