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Acute effects of different foam rolling durations on agility, dynamic balance, and speed in young male soccer players: a randomized crossover design
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to compare the acute effects of different foam rolling (FR) durations on agility, dynamic balance, and speed in young male soccer players.
Methods: Fifteen volunteer young male soccer players (mean age: 16.73±0.44 years) were included in the study, which was planned as an experimental randomized crossover design. All players performed the 3 sessions [FR (1 min), FR (2 min), and FR (3 min)] on separate occasions in a randomized order, with an interval of 7 days. Before and after the interventions, dynamic balance was assessed with the Y balance test, agility was assessed with the agility t-test, and speed was assessed with the 20- m sprint test.
Results: Compared with the pre-test results, significant improvement in dynamic balance (Time (T): p<0.01, F=107.26, η p2=0.719), agility (T: p<0.01, F=52.84, η p2=0.557), and speed (T: p<0.01, F=31.98, η p2=0.432) was observed in all groups. Group × time interaction was not significant for dynamic balance (Group × Time (G x T): p=0.87, F=0.14, η p2=0.007), agility (G × T: p=0.72, F=0.32, η p2=0.015), and speed (G × T: p=0.23, F=1.51, η p2=0.067).
Conclusion: FR training for 1 minute appears to effectively enhance dynamic balance, agility, and speed in young male soccer players. Strength and conditioning coaches should consider integrating this approach into their training programs for optimizing player development.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Physiotherapy
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
December 30, 2025
Submission Date
October 19, 2024
Acceptance Date
January 29, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 12 Number: 3
APA
Seçer, E., Günay Uçurum, S., & Özer Kaya, D. (2025). Acute effects of different foam rolling durations on agility, dynamic balance, and speed in young male soccer players: a randomized crossover design. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 12(3), 176-184. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.1570081
AMA
1.Seçer E, Günay Uçurum S, Özer Kaya D. Acute effects of different foam rolling durations on agility, dynamic balance, and speed in young male soccer players: a randomized crossover design. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2025;12(3):176-184. doi:10.15437/jetr.1570081
Chicago
Seçer, Erhan, Sevtap Günay Uçurum, and Derya Özer Kaya. 2025. “Acute Effects of Different Foam Rolling Durations on Agility, Dynamic Balance, and Speed in Young Male Soccer Players: A Randomized Crossover Design”. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation 12 (3): 176-84. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.1570081.
EndNote
Seçer E, Günay Uçurum S, Özer Kaya D (December 1, 2025) Acute effects of different foam rolling durations on agility, dynamic balance, and speed in young male soccer players: a randomized crossover design. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation 12 3 176–184.
IEEE
[1]E. Seçer, S. Günay Uçurum, and D. Özer Kaya, “Acute effects of different foam rolling durations on agility, dynamic balance, and speed in young male soccer players: a randomized crossover design”, Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 176–184, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.15437/jetr.1570081.
ISNAD
Seçer, Erhan - Günay Uçurum, Sevtap - Özer Kaya, Derya. “Acute Effects of Different Foam Rolling Durations on Agility, Dynamic Balance, and Speed in Young Male Soccer Players: A Randomized Crossover Design”. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation 12/3 (December 1, 2025): 176-184. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.1570081.
JAMA
1.Seçer E, Günay Uçurum S, Özer Kaya D. Acute effects of different foam rolling durations on agility, dynamic balance, and speed in young male soccer players: a randomized crossover design. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2025;12:176–184.
MLA
Seçer, Erhan, et al. “Acute Effects of Different Foam Rolling Durations on Agility, Dynamic Balance, and Speed in Young Male Soccer Players: A Randomized Crossover Design”. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, vol. 12, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 176-84, doi:10.15437/jetr.1570081.
Vancouver
1.Erhan Seçer, Sevtap Günay Uçurum, Derya Özer Kaya. Acute effects of different foam rolling durations on agility, dynamic balance, and speed in young male soccer players: a randomized crossover design. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2025 Dec. 1;12(3):176-84. doi:10.15437/jetr.1570081