Investigation of Futsal Players’ Answers to Different Agility Tests According to Their Positions

Abstract

There are many features that athletes must have in order to be successful in futsal. One of these features is agility based on rapid and sudden change of direction. This study was conducted to examine the agility of futsal players playing in different positions (goalkeeper, defense and attack) and to analyze their responses to different agility tests. The research data were obtained by subjecting indoor soccer players playing in the Universities Futsal League to agility tests and revealing their answers at the end. 30 futsal players playing in the Turkish Universities Futsal League, with an average age of 21.57±1.97 years, participated in the research voluntarily. Pro-Agility Test, 505 and Zig Zag agility tests were used to determine agility characteristics. Futsal players participating in the research, Pro-Agility agility test values 4.56±0.29 sec, 5 0 5 agility test values 2.33±0.18 sec, Zigzag agility test values with the ball 8.33±0.39 sec and without the ball Zigzag agility test values were found to be 6.44±0.31 sec. When futsal players’ answers to different agility tests are compared according to their positions; In all tests, it was determined that the players playing in the offensive zone had the best agility test values; Statistically significant differences were found in the values of Pro-Agility test, 505 agility test, zig-zag test with and without the ball (p<0.05). As a result; In futsal, where there are many rapid and sudden changes in direction, the agility of the players is considered very important for the players in all positions. It can be said that the agility feature of futsal players is in good condition regardless of position, regular measurement of agility features with and without the ball, including studies to improve the agility feature in the trainings, are some very important criteria for the athletes to reach the desired performance level.