The effect of tactical sentence exercises using the stations method on developing the scoring and suppression skills of futsal players

Abstract

The importance of the research lies in the researchers' endeavor to prepare exercises aimed at identifying the impact of tactical sentences using the stations method on some skill requirements in the game of futsal, with the aim of achieving an integrated level in terms of skill performance. The researchers relied in defining the research problem on their direct observation and follow-up of the Iraqi Professional Futsal League, in addition to their follow-up of the teams' training sessions. They noticed a weakness in the level of application of tactical aspects, especially in the second half of the match. The researchers believe that the reason for this is due to a decline in the level of skill requirements for the players in particular, and for the team in general. Hence, the researchers decided to study this problem by preparing exercises based on tactical sentences and applying them using the stations method with the aim of developing some skill requirements for futsal players. Therefore, the study aimed to prepare tactical sentence exercises using the stations method and to identify the effect of tactical sentence exercises using the stations method in developing the scoring and suppression skills of football players. Therefore, the researchers used the experimental method using the two-group equivalent method with pre- and post-tests due to its suitability and the nature of the research problem. The research community was determined from the clubs participating in the Futsal League for the 2024-2025 season, represented by the clubs of Al-Muthanna Governorate, which included both Al-Muthanna Club and Uruk Club, with a total of (40) players, where Al-Muthanna Club included (19) players, while Uruk Club included (21) players. The research sample was deliberately selected from the players of Uruk Youth Club, numbering (21) players. The sample was divided into two groups (experimental and control) using the random method (lottery), with (8) players in each group. The exploratory experiment was conducted on (5) players. The researchers conducted pre-tests followed by implementing the training curriculum over a period of 8 weeks, with 3 training units per week, on Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, bringing the total number of training units to 24 units. The duration of each training unit extended between 25-35 minutes. The researchers relied on building the training units on tactical sentence exercises using the stations method, where three training stations were employed in each unit. Each station included a variety of tactical exercises designed to achieve specific skill goals. The total number of stations used in the curriculum was (72) training stations. Post-tests were conducted, and after processing the results, the researchers concluded that the tactical sentence exercises using the stations method and the curriculum prepared by the researchers have an effective and positive impact in developing the skill aspect of the basic skills (scoring and suppression) in football.