The level of motor skills of Lieader Football Academy players aged 11-12 in the annual training cycle

Abstract

The basis for a player's effective action during a match are football skills. In turn, a high level of motor preparation (speed, strength, endurance, coordination skills) allows you to fully demonstrate your sports potential. It is therefore understandable that significant attention is paid

to motor preparation during training. However, it should be remembered that training units must be adapted to the requirements of the competition season and specific matches. In addition, an important aspect is to develop the player's psychomotor skills so that he or she is able to effectively implement the coach's assumptions during the match.

The collected research results allowed to answer three research questions. First, the level of fitness and coordination abilities of 11-12-year-old players was determined. Based on the research conducted, it can be concluded that young football players of the "Lider" Football Academy are characterized by an average level of fitness and coordination preparation. The next research question concerned the trials in which football players of the "Lider" Football Academy achieved the best and worst results. The highest average point values over the year were obtained by young football players in the jumping test