Does Functıonal Mobılıty of Soccer Players Affect Theır Performance Parameters?

Authors : Bahaüddin Türkarslan, Gökhan Deliceoğlu, Çağlar Soylu

Pages : 532-541

Doi:10.15314/tsed.1743012

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The study aimed to examine the impact of total Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores on athletic performance metrics among amateur soccer players (aged 17-19 years). Thirty licensed male amateur soccer players were included. Data collected encompassed age, body weight, height, body mass index (BMI), agility, vertical jump, 10-m and 30-m sprint times, foot reaction time, and dynamic balance. Participants were grouped based on FMS scores into FMS risk-present (FMSRV, score ≤14; n=14) and FMS risk-absent (FMSRY, score ≥15; n=16). The FMS evaluated seven movement patterns: Deep Squat, Hurdle Step, Inline Lunge, Shoulder Mobility, Active Straight-Leg Raise, Trunk Stability Push-Up, and Rotary Stability, scored from 0-3, with a total range of 0-21. Performance tests included the T-Agility Test for agility, Optojump for vertical jump, Y-Balance Test for dynamic balance, photocell gates for sprints, and Light-Trainer for foot reaction time. Reliability measures for tests were high (ICC 0.68-0.99). Results showed significant differences in agility (p=0.049, Cohen\\\'s d=0.79) and all Y-Balance directions (p<0.05, d=0.79-0.83). No significant differences were found in 10-m sprint (p=0.352), 30-m sprint (p=0.265), vertical jump (p=0.508), or foot reaction time (p=0.436). Individual FMS patterns revealed significance in Shoulder Mobility (p=0.046, d=-0.77), with trends in Hurdle Step (p=0.063) and Active Straight-Leg Raise (p=0.066). These findings suggest FMS scores influence integrated tasks like agility and balance but not isolated power or speed metrics. Lower scores indicate movement deficiencies potentially affecting soccer-specific skills. Implementing FMS could guide targeted training to enhance performance and reduce injury risk in amateur athletes.
Keywords : Futbol, Postüral Denge, Hareket, Atletik Performans, Reaksiyon Zamanı

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