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Eşkil R, Gülşen Eşkil K, Çağın M, Kocaman H, Orhan Ö. A Study on Female Soccer Players: An Examination of the Effects of Reaction-Based Exercises on Soccer-Specific Skills. Ann Appl Sport Sci 2026; 14 (1)
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1- Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Faculty of Sport Science, Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye , kezban.gulsen@gazi.edu.tr
2- Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Faculty of Sport Science, Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye
3- Department of Coaching Education, Faculty of Sport Science, Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye
2- Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Faculty of Sport Science, Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye
3- Department of Coaching Education, Faculty of Sport Science, Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye
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Background. Training approaches aimed at improving performance in women's soccer are becoming increasingly important, and the effects of reaction-based exercises on balance and soccer-specific skills are among the current research topics. The development of motor skills such as reaction, balance, and coordination can directly affect the effectiveness of basic soccer skills.
Objectives. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of reaction-based exercises applied to female soccer players on soccer-specific skills. A pre-test post-test control group quasi-experimental model was used in the study.
Methods. The research group consisted of a total of 28 female soccer players aged 14-16, 14 in the experimental group and 14 in the control group. For a duration of 10 weeks, the experimental group performed reaction-based exercises 2 days a week in addition to their normal training. The control group continued their normal training. Data collection tools included height measurement, weight measurement, the TOGU balance test, and Mor & Christian general soccer skill tests.
Results. SPSS 25 software was used for data analysis, with a significance level of p<0.05. For normal distribution, skewness and kurtosis values were checked to be between -1.5 and +1.5. While the experimental group showed significant results in passing and dribbling skills (p<0.05), no significance was found in the control group (p>0.05). A significant difference was found in the balance test in both the experimental and control groups (p<0.05). However, no significant difference was found in the shooting test in either group (p>0.05).
Conclusion. In conclusion, it can be stated that 10 weeks of reaction-based exercises improved balance, passing, and dribbling skills in female soccer players.
Objectives. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of reaction-based exercises applied to female soccer players on soccer-specific skills. A pre-test post-test control group quasi-experimental model was used in the study.
Methods. The research group consisted of a total of 28 female soccer players aged 14-16, 14 in the experimental group and 14 in the control group. For a duration of 10 weeks, the experimental group performed reaction-based exercises 2 days a week in addition to their normal training. The control group continued their normal training. Data collection tools included height measurement, weight measurement, the TOGU balance test, and Mor & Christian general soccer skill tests.
Results. SPSS 25 software was used for data analysis, with a significance level of p<0.05. For normal distribution, skewness and kurtosis values were checked to be between -1.5 and +1.5. While the experimental group showed significant results in passing and dribbling skills (p<0.05), no significance was found in the control group (p>0.05). A significant difference was found in the balance test in both the experimental and control groups (p<0.05). However, no significant difference was found in the shooting test in either group (p>0.05).
Conclusion. In conclusion, it can be stated that 10 weeks of reaction-based exercises improved balance, passing, and dribbling skills in female soccer players.
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- The reaction-focused training can be added to training programs at least twice a week.
- In addition to reaction training, technical and strength-specific training should be planned for shooting development.
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Received: 2025/10/25 | Accepted: 2026/01/20
Received: 2025/10/25 | Accepted: 2026/01/20
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