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1- College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Anbar, Anbar, Iraq.
2- General Directorate of Education in Anbar, Anbar, Iraq. ,pe.w_ma1978@uoanbar.edu.iq
2- General Directorate of Education in Anbar, Anbar, Iraq. ,
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Background. Neurobics techniques have been suggested as a training tool to improve the athlete's cognitive and motor performance. These exercises may enhance coordination, brain dominance, and performance in footballers, particularly with non-preferred feet.
Objectives. This study aimed to examine the effect of Neurobics exercises on motor satisfaction and the performance of basic skills using the non-preferred foot among football players.
Methods. The experimental study was conducted on 24 male players, purposively selected from the southern training center affiliated with the General Directorate of Education in Anbar. Players were divided based on brain dominance, and Neurobics exercises were incorporated into the main section of the training unit for 12 weeks, with two training sessions per week. The primary outcome variables included motor satisfaction, passing accuracy, and shooting accuracy using the non-preferred foot. These variables were assessed before and after the training period.
Results. Experimental groups participating in the exercises demonstrated improved motor satisfaction and enhanced basic football skills. Post-test improvements were statistically significant in motor satisfaction (mean difference = 7.30, t=3.93, p<0.05), passing (mean difference = 1.70, t=7.98, p<0.05), and shooting (mean difference = 2.20, t=6.14, p<0.05), indicating the effectiveness of the Neurobics training on the non-preferred foot.
Conclusion. The study demonstrates that Neurobics exercise methods effectively improve motor coordination while supporting the development of fundamental football skills. The exercises, implemented by the team coaches, are recommended in combination with additional training methods to enhance performance across different sports activities and age groups.
Objectives. This study aimed to examine the effect of Neurobics exercises on motor satisfaction and the performance of basic skills using the non-preferred foot among football players.
Methods. The experimental study was conducted on 24 male players, purposively selected from the southern training center affiliated with the General Directorate of Education in Anbar. Players were divided based on brain dominance, and Neurobics exercises were incorporated into the main section of the training unit for 12 weeks, with two training sessions per week. The primary outcome variables included motor satisfaction, passing accuracy, and shooting accuracy using the non-preferred foot. These variables were assessed before and after the training period.
Results. Experimental groups participating in the exercises demonstrated improved motor satisfaction and enhanced basic football skills. Post-test improvements were statistically significant in motor satisfaction (mean difference = 7.30, t=3.93, p<0.05), passing (mean difference = 1.70, t=7.98, p<0.05), and shooting (mean difference = 2.20, t=6.14, p<0.05), indicating the effectiveness of the Neurobics training on the non-preferred foot.
Conclusion. The study demonstrates that Neurobics exercise methods effectively improve motor coordination while supporting the development of fundamental football skills. The exercises, implemented by the team coaches, are recommended in combination with additional training methods to enhance performance across different sports activities and age groups.
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APPLICABLE REMARKS
APPLICABLE REMARKS
- Coaches should incorporate Neurobics exercises into regular training sessions to stimulate underutilized neural pathways, particularly for movements involving the non-preferred foot. This approach improves bilateral coordination, technical skill execution, and motor satisfaction.
- Implementing Neurobics exercises can help reduce performance imbalances between dominant and non-dominant sides, leading to more adaptable and confident players during high-pressure situations.
- Training programs for youth athletes should emphasize non-preferred foot activities supported by cognitive engagement. This dual-task method enhances motor planning and execution, as supported by the significant improvements observed in passing and shooting accuracy.
- Sports science practitioners are encouraged to assess athletes' brain dominance before designing individualized Neurobics routines, optimizing their effectiveness, and ensuring targeted skill development.
- These exercises apply especially to team sports like football, where decision-making and precision using both limbs are critical for competitive success.
- Finally, the Neurobics protocol used in this study can serve as a model for developing training interventions across other age groups and sports that require high-level neuromuscular coordination.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Sport Psychology and its Related Branches
Received: 2025/02/14 | Accepted: 2025/05/5
Received: 2025/02/14 | Accepted: 2025/05/5
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