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Speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) training: Is it effective in increasing the speed, agility, and leg power of football athletes?

Leo Pratama, Tomoliyus, Endang Rini Sukamti, Fauzi, Hayudi, Sri Rizki Handayani, Bandung Bumboro, Anton Sukowati

Leo Pratama et al. – Speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) training: Is it effective in increasing the speed, agility, and leg power of football athletes? –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(1); 231-237

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG007DFRPR

Abstract
Background and study aim. Agility, speed, and leg muscle power are considered highly important for every football player. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) training in increasing the speed, agility, and leg power of football athletes.
Material and methods. This study is experimental. SAQ training was conducted for six weeks with a frequency of three times per week. The population consisted of 31 football players from the Sorong Football Club, aged 13–18 years, who were randomly selected. The instruments used were the agility test (Illinois Agility Test), the vertical jump test, and the speed test (30-meter sprint). The statistical method applied was the t-test, specifically the paired sample test.
Results. The results showed that SAQ training is effective in increasing speed (p-value 0.018 < 0.05), agility (p-value 0.000 < 0.05), and leg power (p-value 0.000 < 0.05) in football athletes. The improvements after SAQ training were 0.10 seconds in speed, 0.02 seconds in agility, and 1.00 cm in leg power.
Conclusions. These results suggest that SAQ training is effective in improving football players’ speed, agility, and leg power performance, but further research is needed to determine the ideal training method for enhancing these attributes. Researchers who intend to continue or replicate this study are advised to implement stricter control measures throughout the experiment to mitigate threats to external and internal validity.
Key words
SAQ training, speed, agility, leg power
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Does three sessions of 12-week plyometric training per week improve physical fitness parameters in professional male soccer players? A randomized controlled trial

Deepak Siby, Navaraj Chelliah Jesus Rajkumar, Nirmal Michael Salvi, Debajit Karmakar, Ibnu Noufal Kambitta Valappil, Bekir Erhan Orhan, Farjana Akter Boby, Yuni Astuti

Deepak Siby et al. – Does three sessions of 12-week plyometric training per week improve physical fitness parameters in professional male soccer players? A randomized controlled trial –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(1); 84-93

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG007DDZ6Q

Abstract
Background. Plyometric training is recognized for enhancing various physical fitness parameters critical to athletic performance, particularly in soccer players.
Purpose. This study aimed to assess the effects of a 12-week plyometric training program, conducted three times per week, on key fitness parameters in professional male soccer players.
Methods. A total of 40 professional male soccer players were randomly assigned to a control group (CG, n=20) and a plyometric training group (PTG, n=20). Participants (mean height = 176.14±3.28 cm, weight = 68.24±2.17 kg, and age = 20.31±2.30 years) underwent a 12-week plyometric training intervention. Fitness assessments were conducted before and after the intervention, measuring agility (t-test), balance (stork stand test), speed (50 m dash), power (medicine ball throw test), explosive power (vertical jump), leg strength (standing broad jump), and core strength (sit-up test).
Results. Significant improvements (p < 0.001) were observed in the PTG across all fitness parameters compared to the control group, indicating the effectiveness of plyometric training in enhancing physical fitness in soccer players.
Conclusion. The 12-week plyometric training program positively impacted agility, balance, speed, power, explosive power, leg strength, and core strength in professional male soccer players, suggesting it as a valuable regimen for improving overall physical performance.
Key words
plyometric training, physical fitness, agility, balance, speed, power, soccer, strength
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Optimizing SAQ performance in football atheletes exploring the influence of high-intensity interval training

S. Eswari, T.Shanmugavalli

 

S. Eswari, T.Shanmugavalli – Optimizing SAQ performance in football atheletes exploring the influence of high-intensity interval training –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(5); 26-37

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG020C4YVX

Abstract
Objectives. The major goal of this study was to investigate the impact of a twelve-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on male football players’ speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) capabilities. Also, this study is to clarify the physiological and biomechanical mechanisms affected by HIIT. This work suggests the sustainability of this HIIT plan over a long period of time.
Method. A total of thirty male college football players were split into two groups. One group underwent High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and another group continued with their regular activities. This study was carried out for 12 weeks without changing the usual habits of the participants. The Illinois Agility Test, the Ruler Drop Test, and the Flying 30-meter Test were conducted both before and after the testing time. The T-tests were employed for statistical analysis by comparing both groups.
Result. It was discovered that there were no significant gains in quickness (p > 0.05), agility (p > 0.05), or speed (p > 0.05) by comparing the control group to the experimental group. The results of the t-test did not indicate any significant difference between the experimental and control group (p > 0.05).
Conclusion. The research shows the effectiveness of HIIT program for the improvement of Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) of male football players. While the current study did not find significant improvements in SAQ, further research is needed to explore the potential benefits of HIIT for football players. Factors such as sample size, study duration and individual differences might have influenced the results.
Key words
high intensity interval training, speed, agility, quickness, football players
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The effect of ankle weight and double leg speed hop training on dollyo chagi’s speed in view of the leg power of taekwondo athletes

Thesya Alda Nia, Ahmad Nasrulloh, Sigit Nugroho, Ardian Cahyadi, Ali Munir

Thesya Alda Nia, Ahmad Nasrulloh, Sigit Nugroho, Ardian Cahyadi, Ali Munir – The effect of ankle weight and double leg speed hop training on dollyo chagi’s speed in view of the leg power of taekwondo athletes – Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(2); 203-209

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG5608E3C

Abstract
Ankle weight and double leg speed hop training models are two models that can be used by trainers to increase the speed of dollyo chagi kicks in taekwondo martial arts. This study aims to find out: 1) the difference in the effect between ankle weight and double leg speed hop training on the speed of dollyo chagi taekwondo athletes; 2) the difference in influence between athletes who have high and low leg power on the speed of dollyo chagi taekwondo athletes; 3) The interaction between the ankle weight and double leg speed hop training models as well as high and low leg power on dollyo chagi speed in terms of the leg power of taekwondo athletes. This type of research is experimental research with a 2×2 factorial design. The population in this study amounted to 38 people. The sample in this study amounted to 20 people who then used ordinal pairing to divide each group. The instrument used is to measure speed, namely dollyo chagi kicks while leg power uses digital vertical jump. The data analysis technique used is ANOVA two way. The results showed that: 1) there was a significant difference in the effect between Ankle weight and double leg speed hop training on the speed of dollyo chagi taekwondo athletes, as evidenced by a p significance value of 0.000 and an F value of 25.579, the results of the analysis of the ankle weight exercise group of 21.60 higher (good) compared to the double leg speed hop exercise group of 18.90, 2) there is a significant difference in the influence on the ability of leg power in the kick speed component of dollyo chagi, as evidenced by the results that the significance value of p is 0.002 and the F value is 5.930, there is a significant difference in influence with the analysis of the group that has high leg muscle power of 21.60 higher (good) than the low leg muscle power group of 19.60. 3) There is a significant interaction between ankle weight and double leg speed hop training on the speed of dollyo chagi taekwondo athletes, as evidenced by the results of a p significance value of 0.003 and an F value of 12.667, So from this study it can be concluded that there is a significant improvement to both training models, this needs to be considered in the planning and implementation stages of training programs to improve athlete performance in terms of speed on kicks.
Key words
ankle weight, double leg speed hop, speed, power limb, kick, dollyo chagi
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Effects of FIFA 11+ program on speed, body balance and leg muscle power to prevent injury among football club university player

Yudha Febrianta, Mahendra Wahyu Dewangga, Kusnandar, Indra Jati Kusuma, Panuwun Joko Nurcahyo, Waskito Aji Suryo Putro

 

Yudha Febrianta, Mahendra Wahyu Dewangga, Kusnandar, Indra Jati Kusuma, Panuwun Joko Nurcahyo, Waskito Aji Suryo Putro – Effects of FIFA 11+ program on speed, body balance and leg muscle power to prevent injury among football club university player. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(2); 84-91

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG0DF44F

 

Abstract
Introduction. Football is the most popular sport in Indonesia. In a football match, the game lasts 2 x 45 minutes. However, football players are often injured due to collisions and errors in landing after jumping. Some factors that increase the occurrence of injuries are poor leg muscle power, poor balance, and poor running speed. FIFA created FIFA 11+ as a training program to guard against sports-related injuries to football players. However, although there has been quite a lot of research related to the FIFA 11+ training program in Indonesia, there still needs to be more research on the provision of the FIFA 11+ training program. Purpose. This study aims to determine the effect of the FIFA 11+ training program on body balance, speed, and leg muscle power. Methods. This experimental study has a one-group pretest and posttest design. The research was conducted at the Muhammadiyah University Football Club in Purwokerto, Indonesia. The population sample consists of 42 boys between the ages of 18 and 23. FIFA 11+ practice is provided over 4 weeks (2 sessions in 1 week). The data obtained was then tested for Pearson product-moment correlation and multiple regression correlation tests using the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) application version 26. Results. The results showed that after the FIFA 11+ training program, there was a significant increase in body balance, lower leg muscle power, and speed. This was proven in the effect test, with SPSS showing results of p < 0.05. Conclusion. Based on the results and discussion above, the FIFA 11+ program significantly increases body balance, leg muscle power, and running speed.
Key words: FIFA 11+, Leg Muscle Power, Body Balance, Speed, Injury
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