Comparison of anaerobic power, speed, agility, balance performances of 12-14 years old football players

This study was conducted to compare the anaerobic power, speed, agility and balance performances of 12-14 year old football players. The research group of the study consisted of 128 young male participants residing in Istanbul province and playing football in Istanbul Başakşehir Sports Park. The research group performed the agility skill zigzag, balance skill flamingo and anaerobic power values jump and speed performance tests determined at different times. The tests were applied on the football field of the sports complex located in Başakşehir sports facility. According to the findings of the study, a positive relationship was determined between the weight and height values of the 12 year old participants and BMI, between BMI and weight, 10 m. and 20 m. speed, between agility and 10 m. and 20 m. speed, and between long jump and 20 m. speed and agility. (p<0.05). No statistically significant relationship was found between the balance test and other variables. In 14-year-old participants, a positive correlation was found between weight and height, BMI and weight, 10m and 20m speed, balance and BMI, 10m and 20m speed, agility and 10m and 20m, and a negative correlation was found between long jump and 10m and 20m speed, balance, agility. (p<0.05). As a result, the relationships between the participants' weight, height, body mass index and motor skills (balance, speed, agility) were examined in the study. According to the findings, although a significant correlation was found between almost all the parameters examined in the study; it was determined that this correlation varied according to age groups. Within the scope of the purpose of the study; it is thought that periodically following and examining these changes that occur in the organism in the pre-adolescent period in line with the requirements specific to the branch may have positive effects on the behalf of a healthier development process in child athletes. Keywords: Football, Physical fitness, Performance testing, Young footballer