The effects of FIFA11+ warm up program on core endurance, sprint performance and balance in under-21 football players

Abstract

Introduction: Football is the most played contact- sport around the globe. Due to the nature of the game, a great performance by multiple motor components is required. A good warm-up is required to condition the athletes and prepare them for the complexity of the micro-movements which are happening at neuromuscular level. FIFA 11+ warm-up program serves as the most beneficial protocol to make athletes ready for the competition. Aim: The aim is to find out the effects of FIFA 11+ on core muscle endurance, sprint performance and balance in under-21 football players.Methodology: 20 under-21 football players were included in the study. FIFA 11+ protocol was implemented for 4 weeks. Pre and Post Data of McGill core endurance test, 50 m sprint test and stork balance test was recorded. Statistical analysis: Statistical Analysis is done by appropriate analytical software. As the data was normally distributed, paired-t test was used for within group analysis for each outcome measure respectively.Results: Significant changes were observed in the pre and post values of core muscle endurance, sprint performance and balance. (p