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Efficacy of using non-linear pedagogy to support attacking players' individual learning objectives in elite-youth football: A randomised cross-over trial.

Authors :
Roberts SJ
Rudd JR
Reeves MJ
Source :
Journal of sports sciences [J Sports Sci] 2020 Jun - Jun; Vol. 38 (11-12), pp. 1454-1464. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Apr 27.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The present study examined the efficacy of a coaching curriculum, based on non-linear pedagogy, on improving attacking players' individual learning objectives (ILOs) in elite-youth football. Participants included 22 attacking players (i.e., centre-forwards, wide-players and attacking midfield players) from a professional football academy in England. The players were randomly appointed to both control (CON) and intervention (INT) periods following baseline measures. The INT (non-linear) and CON (linear) periods were both designed to support the ILOs provided to each player as part of the elite player performance plan. The study adopted a randomised cross-over design and ILOs considered important for attacking players (i.e., strong foot finishing, weak foot finishing, 1-v-1 and decision-making) were evaluated using the Loughborough Shooting Skill Test. The results showed significant differences for INT in 1-v-1 ( P < 0.02) and decision-making ( P < 0.01). However, there were no significant differences for strong foot finishing, weak foot finishing or time taken. These results support non-linear pedagogy in developing 1-v-1 game play and decision-making but not for technical shooting proficiency.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1466-447X
Volume :
38
Issue :
11-12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of sports sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31030644
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2019.1609894