Agility And Speed Of Football Teams Using Arrowhead Tests And 40-Meter Sprints

Khumaira Marsyahidah Badu; Jaka Pratama Galeko; Herudin Ahzari; Sitti Kamelia

Authors

Khumaira Marsyahidah Badu STKIP Muhammadiyah Kalabahi Author
Jaka Pratama Galeko STKIP Muhammadiyah Kalabahi Author
Herudin Ahzari STKIP Muhammadiyah Kalabahi Author
Sitti Kamelia STKIP Muhammadiyah Kalabahi Author

Keywords:

Agility; Sprint Speed; Arrowhead Agility Test; 40-Meter Sprint; Football

Abstract

Modern football demands optimal agility and speed as key components of a player's physical performance. Standardized test-based evaluation is necessary to obtain an objective picture of an athlete's physical condition profile. This study aims to describe the agility and speed profiles of football players using the Arrowhead Agility Test and the 40-meter sprint. The study used a descriptive quantitative design with a total sampling approach involving 22 UNY Academy athletes. Data collection was conducted through two on-field physical performance tests. Each participant performed two attempts at each test, and the best time was used as the final score for the analysis. The analysis results showed that the mean time on the Arrowhead Agility Test was 8.90 seconds with a standard deviation of 0.57 seconds. Meanwhile, the mean time for the 40-meter sprint was 5.71 seconds with a standard deviation of 0.39 seconds. Based on performance assessment criteria, both components fall into the moderate category for the college or amateur competitive level. These findings indicate that although the players' physical condition is adequate and relatively homogeneous, there is still room for development, particularly in change of direction speed and sprint acceleration. This research provides a practical contribution for coaches in developing training programs that are more structured, specific, and based on actual player performance data.

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