State University of Education
The article provides an assessment of the specialized preparedness of young football players during the training stage, with criteria based on specific ball-handling skills – the ability to juggle with their feet and head, including accuracy in ball placement. Ball control level reflects the skill of young football players in competitive matches, primarily prepared during training camps. Training camp conditions allow targeted influence on athletes' proficiency, with indicators of fitness improvement serving as criteria. The study evaluates the basic preparedness of young football players in ball-related game tests. The impact of purposeful training, which enhances ball-handling abilities, including juggling and accuracy, plays a leading role. Positive dynamics in specialized preparedness determine the criteria for sports selection in competitive matches, both for boys and girls. The parameters of basic character of special preparedness have been determined, the dynamism of which serves as a criterion of skill in the subsequent selection of young athletes for teams of players. Gender differences in the special preparedness of young football players have been identified in the context of targeted preparation for competitions.
children's sports, football, sports selection, special training, competitive period
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