The level of flexibility of football players according to the lines of play and the degree of competition for the Middle class-category U 19

Abstract EN

This study aims to identify the level of development of flexibility among football players according to the lines and the degree of competition for the middle class-19 age group-, in order to adopt policies that enhance the positive aspects and correct the negative aspects, it raises the morale of the players, maintains their mental health, develops their physical abilities, develops their skills, and makes changes in their behavior in order to improve their performance.

to achieve this, the researcher used the descriptive analytical method for its relevance to this study, on a random sample of 44 football players from ES Serif Club and Ahly Bordj Bou Arreraj from the first professional division, Amal Barika and Rapid Amal Bordj el Ghadeer from the inter-ligament division-middle class U-19, who are active in the Algerian championship.

where physical tests were applied to them: a test of bending the trunk forward from standing, a test of the flexibility of the lower limbs, opening the legs, and a test of the flexibility of the shoulders (vertical measurement).

and based on these tests, it was found that there is a difference in the level of flexibility in the football players between the lines and the degree of competition.

in light of the results of the research, the researcher recommends conducting more studies and research in this field, which would increase interest in developing the quality of flexibility, which is one of the elements of physical fitness for football players.