The effect of using a training program based on the small-sided games (1 vs 1)‎ and (2 vs 2)‎ on the development of the explosive power and the direction change speed of u-17 footballers

الملخص EN

This study aimed to identify the effect of using a training program based on the small-sided games (1 vs 1) and (2 vs 2) on the development explosive power and the direction change speed of u-17 footballers.

the author relied on the experimental method with a sample of 20 players who had been chosen on purpose from the club of sidi abdel aziz, which plays in the honorary league of the wilaya of jijel.

As for the study tools, the author used squat jump test and cazorla 20m run.

After statistical procession, findings showed that the suggested training program has a positive effect on the development of the explosive power and direction change speed of u-17 footballers.

The refore, the author recommends adopting the small-sided games in the development of the physical characteristics under study.