Core Stability Training on Agility, Balance, and Sports Performance in Amateur Football Players Effectiveness

Author

Sujit Kumar Singh,Subuhee Kamal

Abstract

 Background: Adequate core stability provides a strong foundation for efficient movement and may contribute to improved athletic performance. Core stability training may therefore be useful for enhancing functional abilities in amateur football players. Football requires a combination of strength, balance, agility, coordination, and rapid body control.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of core stability training on agility, balance, and sports performance in amateur football players.

Methodology: A two-arm, parallel-group experimental study was conducted among 100 amateur football players. Participants were randomly allocated into an experimental group and a control group, with 50 participants in each group. The experimental group received a structured core stability training programme in addition to their routine football training, while the control group continued with routine football training. The intervention was conducted for 6 weeks, with sessions performed regularly throughout the study period. Agility, balance, and sports performance were assessed before and after the intervention using standardized outcome measures such as the Illinois Agility Test, Y-Balance Test, and relevant football performance tests. Pre- and post-intervention data were statistically analysed to determine changes within and between the groups.

Results: The findings demonstrated improvement in agility, balance, and sports performance following the core stability training programme. The experimental group showed greater improvement in the measured outcomes compared with the control group. The observed changes indicated that systematic core stability exercises may enhance postural control, movement efficiency, and sport-specific physical performance in amateur football players.

Conclusion: The study concluded that incorporating core stability training into regular football training can improve agility, balance, and sports performance among amateur football players. Core-focused exercises may therefore be considered as an additional component of conditioning programmes designed to improve functional athletic performance.

Keywords

Core Stability Training, Agility, Balance, Sports Performance, Amateur Football Players, Athletic Performance.

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