The Impact of Playing Style on the Development of Certain Aspects of Attention and Shooting Accuracy in Youth Football

Abstract

The research highlights the significance of using play methods to enhance attention and precision in football shooting skills among young players. This, in turn, may lead to accelerated and more effective learning, benefiting coaches and optimizing time and effort. The research aims to explore the impact of play methods on developing attention and shooting accuracy in youth football. The research sample was selected from young players at the specialized center in Al-Batha district, affiliated with the Sports and School Activities Directorate in Thi Qar for the year 2022-2023. The researchers employed the experimental method with two control and experimental equivalent groups.The key findings indicated the superiority of the experimental group, which utilized play methods, over the control group that followed the traditional coaching method in developing attention and shooting accuracy in youth football. The researchers recommend conducting further studies and research using play methods and comparing them with other educational approaches in individual and team sports activities.