The Effect of Special Attentional Control Exercises on Learning the Dribbling Skill in Football among First Intermediate Grade Students
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https://doi.org/10.25130/sc.2026.17.7Keywords:
- Attentional Control - Dribbling Skill - First-Year Intermediate School Students - FootballAbstract
This study aimed to identify the effect of special attentional control exercises on learning the dribbling skill in football among first-grade intermediate students. The researcher used an experimental method with a two-group design (experimental and control) and pre- and post-tests. The sample was randomly assigned into two groups: the experimental group applied attentional control exercises within instructional units, while the control group followed the traditional method.
The results showed statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-tests for both groups in favor of the post-test, indicating improvement due to training. The experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in all variables. This is attributed to the variety of exercises and their connection to real-game situations, which contributed to developing perception, faster decision-making, and improved skill performance.
The study concluded that attentional control exercises are an effective means of improving the learning of dribbling skills and recommended their inclusion in educational curricula and conducting similar studies on different skills and age groups.
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