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Agility is one of the essential physical components required in futsal because the game demands rapid movements, quick direction changes, and high coordination. However, observations of futsal players at Bala Keselamatan Palu Christian Junior High School indicated that many players still exhibited low agility during gameplay. Therefore, an appropriate training model is needed to improve players’ agility performance. This study aimed to determine the effect of ladder drill training combined with zig-zag run exercises on improving the agility of futsal players. The research employed a quantitative approach using an experimental method with a pretest–posttest design. The population consisted of all futsal players of Bala Keselamatan Palu Christian Junior High School, totaling 20 participants, and all were selected as the research sample using total sampling. The agility level of players was measured using the T-Drill Agility Test. The training program was conducted for 16 meetings with structured sessions consisting of warm-up, core training, and cool-down. Data analysis was carried out using a t-test to compare pretest and posttest results. The findings revealed a significant improvement in agility after the implementation of ladder drill and zig-zag run training. The total agility time decreased from 397.67 seconds in the pretest to 353.24 seconds in the posttest, indicating an improvement of approximately 11%. The statistical test showed that tcount (8.862) was greater than ttable (2.093) at a significance level of 5% with a degree of freedom of 19. These results indicate that ladder drill combined with zig-zag run training has a significant effect on improving the agility of futsal players. Thus, the training method can be recommended as an effective program to enhance agility performance in futsal athletes.
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Bernhardin, Y., & Fauzi, R. (2022). The Effect Of Zig-Zag Run Training On The Agility Of Futsal Athletes. Journal Of Exercise Science, 10(2), 55–62.
Dasilva, O., Major, J., Health, P., & Recreation, D. (2017). E-Journal. Journal Of Health, 07, 45–52.
Dardas, S. (2021). The Importance Of Variety In Athletic Training To Maintain Motivation.
Diputra, R. (2015). The Effect Of Three Cone Drill, Four Cone Drill, And Five Cone Drill Exercises On Agility And Speed. Journal Of Sportif: Journal Of Learning Research, 1(1), 41. Https://Doi.Org/10.29407/Js_Unpgri.V1i1.574
Faigenbaum, A. D., Et Al. (2017). Effects Of A Short-Term Integrative Neuromuscular Training Program On Fitness Performance In Youth..
Gökhan, M. (2017). The Effect Of Ladder Drills On Agility Performance In Football Players..
Gumantan, A., & Mahfud, I. (2020). Development Of Agility Measurement Test Tool Using Infrared Sensor.Sportswindow,5(2),52–61. Https://Doi.Org/10.26877/Jo.V5i2.6165
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Haff, G. G., & Triplett, N. T. (2016). Essentials Of Strength Training And Conditioning. 4th Edition. National Strength And Conditioning Association (Nsca) - Human Kinetics.
Ismadraga, A., & Lumintuarso, R. (2015). Journal Of Sports. 3(1), 16–28.
Maretno, A., & Arisman, T. (2020). The Effect Of Ladder Drill Training On The Agility Of Football Athletes. Indonesian Sports Journal, 8(1), 33–40.
Mahfud, I., & Fahrizqi, E. B. (2020). Sport Science And Education Journal Indonesia Development Of Skills Training Model. Journal Of Technocrats, 1(1), 31–37.
Maretno, M., & Arisman, A. (2020). Ladder Drill In Improving The Agility Of Volleyball Athletes. Journal Of Sports Estuary, 3(1), 46–55. Https://Doi.Org/10.52060/Jmo.V3i1.455
Muslihin, M., Septiadi, F., & Saputri, H. (2020). The Effect Of Ladder Drills And Zig Zag Run Exercises On The Agility Of The Right And Left Scythe Kick Of Male Silat Tapak Suci Caringin Sukabumi. Riyadhoh: Journal Of Sports Education, 3(2), 75. Https://Doi.Org/10.31602/Rjpo.V3i2.3293
Mahfud, I., & Fahrizqi, E. B. (2020). Sport Science And Education Journal Indonesia Development Of Skills Training Model. Journal Of Technocrats, 1(1), 31–37.
Nugraha, F., Hidayat Cakrawijaya, M., Rusli, K., Jasmani Fkip, P., & Megarezky Makassar, U. (2023). Indonesian Journal Of Physical Activity Pengaruh Latihan Sirkuit Zigzag Terhadap Kelincahan Menggiring Bola Peserta Ekstrakurikuler Futsal The Influence Of Zigzag Circuit Training On The Agility Of Dribbling Balls Of Extracurricular Futsal Participants. 3, 13–25. Https://Doi.Org/10.59734/Ijpa.V3i2.37
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Syahida. (2015). The Effect Of Ladder Drill Crossover Shuffle Training On Speed Increase. Thesis. State University Of Surabaya.
Tauba, R. F. (2021). Journal Of Sports Development Of Dribbling Test Instruments In Futsal Games Using Arduino Microcontroller Technology Development Of Dribbling Test Instruments In Futsal Games Using Arduino. 9(2), 256–267.
Vera Yuliawati, W. (2023). The Effect Of Ladder Drill Training On The Agility Of Women's Ukm Futsal Players Of Stkip Muhammadiyah Kuninga. Journal Of Physical Education And Sport Science, 5(2), 10–14. Https://Doi.Org/10.33222/Jpess.V5i2.2342
Yunis Bangun, S. (2016). The Role Of Physical Education And Sports In Educational Institutions In Indonesia. Vi. Http://Ojs.Unm.Ac.Id/Index.Php/