Bojan Rašković1,2, Vanja Dimitreijvić1, Siniša Nikolić3,4, Dragan Marinković1, Dejan Javorac1, Miloš Kojić1, Borislav Obradovic1
1University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Novi Sad, Serbia
2Performance zone, Novi Sad, Serbia
3Dr Miroslav Zotovic Institute for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
4Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Effects of a Specific Six-Week Intensive Training Program on the Biomechanical Parameters of Futsal Players
Sport Mont 2025, 23(2), Ahead of Print | DOI: 10.26773/smj.250613
Abstract
Futsal is a high-intensity sport characterized by significant physical, technical, and tactical demands. Performance is influenced by various biomechanical and physiological factors, including speed, strength, and movement efficiency. Injury prevention has become a key component in maximizing performance and ensuring athlete longevity. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a six-week, sport-specific training program on the biomechanical and motor performance parameters of futsal players, with an emphasis on injury prevention and performance enhancement. A total of 40 futsal players were divided into an experimental group (n=21) and a control group (n=19). The experimental group underwent a targeted training intervention consisting of exercises to develop strength, speed, agility, coordination, balance, and specific motor skills. The control group continued their standard training routine. Motor and functional tests were conducted pre- and post-intervention. Following the six-week intervention, the experimental group demonstrated statistically significant improvements in 12 out of 13 measured parameters compared to the control group. Notable enhancements were observed in aerobic capacity, vertical jump, sprint performance, agility, step frequency, and step length. The findings underscore the effectiveness of targeted conditioning programs in futsal, particularly those integrating strength, plyometrics, agility, balance, and dynamic stretching. Such interventions contribute to improved athletic performance and play a crucial role in injury prevention. These results highlight the need for evidence-based, sport-specific conditioning protocols in futsal training.
Keywords
biomechanics, futsal, conditioning, injury prevention, performance enhancement
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