Comparative Effects of FIFA 11+ and RAMP Protocols on Agility and Sprint Performance Outcomes in Young Soccer Players
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 34
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Illinois Agility Test (IAT)
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized clinical trial investigates the comparative effects of the FIFA 11+ and RAMP (Raise, Activate, Mobilize, Potentiate) warm-up protocols on the agility and sprint performance of young soccer players. The study involves 34 male players aged 8 to 15, who will be randomly assigned to one of the two warm-up groups for a six-week intervention period. Key performance outcomes-agility, measured by the Illinois Agility Test, and sprint speed, measured by a 30-meter sprint test-will be assessed both before and after the intervention. The research aims to address a gap in sports science by directly comparing these two popular protocols in a youth population, with the goal of providing coaches with clear, evidence-based recommendations for optimizing athlete development and reducing injury risk. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.00.
详细描述
This randomized clinical trial provides a detailed comparison of the FIFA 11+ and RAMP (Raise, Activate, Mobilize, Potentiate) warm-up protocols to determine their respective impacts on agility and sprint performance in young male soccer players. The study is grounded in the understanding that soccer requires exceptional speed and agility, and that well-structured warm-ups are critical for enhancing performance and preventing injuries, especially during the crucial developmental years of youth athletes. While both FIFA 11+ (a program focused on neuromuscular control and injury prevention) and RAMP (a systematic, four-phase preparation protocol) are widely used, there is a notable lack of research directly comparing their acute effectiveness in a youth soccer context. This study seeks to fill that gap by providing empirical evidence to guide coaches and practitioners in selecting the most effective warm-up strategy.
The study will recruit 34 male soccer players between the ages of 8 and 15, who will be randomly assigned to either the FIFA 11+ or the RAMP intervention group for a six-week period. Performance will be measured using standardized, valid, and reliable tests: the Illinois Agility Test (IAT) to assess agility and a 30-meter sprint test to measure speed. These assessments will be conducted at baseline before the intervention begins and again immediately following the six-week training period. The collected data will be analyzed to compare within-group improvements and between-group differences, with statistical adjustments for baseline values to ensure a robust comparison. The findings are expected to offer practical, evidence-based recommendations for optimizing warm-up routines to specifically enhance agility and sprint capabilities in young soccer players, thereby supporting superior athletic development. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.00.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- Single (Participant)
盲法说明
Participants will get separate treatment protocols and possible efforts will be put to mask the both group about the treatment.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 8 Years 至 15 Years（Child）
- 性别
- Male
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Male, aged 8-15 years.
- •Minimum one year of organized soccer experience.
- •Currently training at least three times per week.
- •Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.
排除标准
- •Cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders.
- •Musculoskeletal injury in the past six months.
- •Participation in other structured injury prevention or strength programs.
- •Inability to complete baseline testing.
研究组 & 干预措施
FIFA 11+ Protocol Group
Participants in this group will perform the FIFA 11+ warm-up protocol at the beginning of each training session for six weeks. This comprehensive, 20-minute program consists of 15 exercises, 3 days a week. Participants with receive total 18 sessions.
干预措施: FIFA 11+ Warm-Up Program (Other)
RAMP Protocol Group
Participants in this group will perform the RAMP warm-up protocol at the beginning of each training session for six weeks. This protocol is a systematic, four-phase approach designed to progressively prepare athletes for high-intensity activity, 20 minutes session, 3 days a week. Participants with receive total 18 sessions.
干预措施: RAMP Warm-Up Program (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Illinois Agility Test (IAT)
时间窗: [Time Frame: Baseline, 1st week and 6th week]
The Illinois Agility Test is a field-based assessment designed to measure an athlete's ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction rapidly. The test involves sprinting and weaving through a set course marked by cones. The total time to complete the course is recorded using a stopwatch. The IAT is a highly valid and reliable tool for assessing agility. Recent studies report high content validity (Aiken's V = 0.93) and strong reliability (r = 0.81), confirming its effectiveness for evaluating agility in athletes. Additional research has shown the IAT to have excellent interrater reliability and moderate to good test-retest reliability, making it suitable for both research and applied sports settings.
Stopwatch for Sprint Speed
时间窗: [Time Frame: Baseline, 1st week and 6th week]
A standard handheld stopwatch is used to measure sprint speed over set distance 30m. The assessor starts and stops the watch as the participant crosses the start and finish lines. The best time from two trials is recorded for analysis. Manual timing with a stopwatch is a practical and cost-effective method for field-based sprint assessment. Research shows that hand-held stopwatches have strong concurrent validity compared to electronic timing systems (R² = 0.981-0.994) and excellent inter-rater reliability (ICC = 0.980-0.994) when used by experienced raters. The typical measurement error is small (about 1.6-2.5%), making this method acceptable for sports performance testing.
次要结局
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