Vega Soniawan, Johansyah Lubis, Hernawan
Background. Coaches predominantly utilize standard training to improve the agility of youth football players. However, there are developments in models and training media on agility in soccer. Objectives. The study aimed to analyze the effect of fast footwork training (FFT) with four directions ladder agility (FDLA) drills on improving agility in youth football players. Methods. The sample of participants consisted of 40 youth football players who play soccer school from 13 to 15 years old. The experimental training program lasted six weeks and conducted tests using the Arrowhead Agility Test. Statistical analyses were performed using the IBM SPSS version. 27.0, and significance was set at p<0.05. Results. The results showed that the experimental group had a significant analyzed improvement (0.01 < 0.05) and a larger effect size than the control. Based on the research results conducted for youth football players aged 13-15 years, it was found that the training given to the experimental group significantly improved agility skills compared to the control group. Conclusion. Therefore, providing FFT using the FDLA drills is very suitable and effective in improving the agility of youth football players. © 2025, Society of Aging and Physical Activity (SAPA). All rights reserved.
Physical Education Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia; Department of Sport Coaching, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
