Comparison of The Effects of Zig-Zag Run And Shuttle Run Training On 50-Meter Sprint Speed In Football Athletes

Fahri Saputra R. Laterey; Didik Purwanto; Moh. Ifkal Sianto; Sadirman

doi:10.26858/cjpko.v18i1.494

Penulis

Fahri Saputra R. Laterey Universitas Tadulako Penulis
Didik Purwanto Universitas Tadulako Penulis
Moh. Ifkal Sianto Universitas Tadulako Penulis
Sadirman Universitas Tadulako Penulis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26858/cjpko.v18i1.494

Kata Kunci:

Football Training; Sprint Speed; zig-Zag Run; Shuttle Run; Agility-Based Conditioning

Abstrak

This study aimed to compare the effects of zig-zag run and shuttle run training on 50-meter sprint speed in football athletes of Lormes FC, Tolitoli Regency. Speed is a critical physical component in modern football, particularly in short-distance sprint actions that involve rapid acceleration and frequent changes of direction. An experimental method with a pretest–posttest comparative design was employed. Twenty male football athletes were assigned into two groups using ordinal pairing to ensure equivalent baseline characteristics. One group underwent zig-zag run training, while the other followed shuttle run training, each conducted over 18 training sessions within six weeks. Sprint performance was assessed using a standardized 50-meter sprint test before and after the intervention. The results showed that both training methods significantly improved sprint speed (p < 0.05). The zig-zag run group demonstrated a mean improvement of approximately 13%, whereas the shuttle run group improved by about 12%. Further comparative analysis revealed that zig-zag run training produced a significantly greater improvement in 50-meter sprint performance than shuttle run training. This superiority is attributed to the multidirectional movement patterns of zig-zag running, which stimulates greater neuromuscular coordination, dynamic balance, and force application efficiency. These findings provide empirical evidence that agility-based training, particularly zig-zag run exercises, is more effective for developing short-distance sprint speed in football athletes compared to linear change-of-direction drills. Practically, this study supports the integration of multidirectional agility training into football conditioning programs to optimize sprint performance. Future studies are recommended to involve larger samples, combine multiple agility-based drills, and utilize advanced explainable measurement tools for speed analysis.

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