The Role of Lower Extremity Neuromuscular Control and Stability in Predicting Biomotor Skills in Soccer Players

Authors : Selim Asan, Elanur Özdemir, Cebrail Gençoğlu

Pages : 15-28

Doi:10.25307/jssr.1570091

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Publication Date : 2025-02-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Soccer is a complex sport that requires the utilization of multiple motor skills. The effective use of these skills enables players to make accurate and quick decisions. The kinetic chain in sports is a mechanism that activates neuromuscular coordination of the body segments to perform sport-specific tasks. In this context, this study aims to examine the role of lower extremity neuromuscular control and stability in predicting biomotor skills in soccer players. This study was designed with descriptive and relational survey models from quantitative research methods. A total of 53 male soccer players voluntarily participated in the study. The data collection tools included the “Personal Information Form,” “20 Meter Sprint Test,” “Standing Long Jump,” “505 Agility Test,” and the “Closed Kinetic Chain Lower Extremity Stability Test (CKCLEST).” The data were analyzed using the Pearson Correlation Test and regression analysis. According to the analysis, no significant relationship was found between the biomotor skills of the athletes and the CKCLEST points (for all variables; p>0.212; r<0.130). However, a significant positive correlation was found between agility and sprint performance (r = 0.349, p = 0.010), and a significant negative correlation was identified between agility and long jump performance (r = -0.575, p < 0.001). Regression analysis showed that the long jump explained 0.0002% of the CKCLEST variance (R² = 0.000002, β = -0.019), agility explained 1.7% (R² = 0.017, β = 1.54), and sprint explained 3.0% (R² = 0.030, β = -2.87). The findings showed no significant correlation between biomotor performance and the neuromuscular control and stability test points. However, significant positive relationships were observed between agility and sprint, and a significant negative relationship between long jump and agility. In conclusion, the findings suggest that multiple tests should be used simultaneously to differentiate athletes with similar biomotor performance levels.
Keywords : Çeviklik, Futbol, Kapalı Kinetik Zincir, Kuvvet, Sprint

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