The Effect of Ladder Interval Training on Agility in Woman Futsal Case Study: Thailand National Sports University Sukhothai Campus

Abstract

This research aimed to study the effect of ladder interval training on agility in female futsal players at the National Sports University, Sukhothai Campus. The sample group used in the research was 20 female futsal players at
the National Sports University, Sukhothai Campus, divided into 2 groups: a control group trained in the normal futsal program and an experimental group trained in the normal futsal program combined with ladder interval training at 90-95 percent of maximum heart rate. There were 10 poses, 15 seconds per pose, 15 seconds rest period, 2 rounds per pose, totaling 20 rounds per day. The training was conducted 2 days per week, Monday and Thursday, for 8 weeks. The agility test was performed using the SEMO test and FAF’s Slalom test. The data were analyzed using statistics, mean, standard deviation, Dependent sample t-test, and Independent sample t-test. The results of
the research found that after 8 weeks of training, the experimental group had significantly better agility than before training. The control group did not have any differences. When comparing the experimental group with the control group after 8 weeks of training, the experimental group and the control group had significantly different agility at the 0.05 level. Therefore, it can be concluded that training in ladder movement to the rhythm of music can help develop agility and the relationship of the nervous system and muscles in futsal athletes.