Differences in Dribbling Ability between Students of UNY Soccer School and STFA Academy

Abstract

Dribbling is a fundamental skill that every football player must master. This research aimed to compare dribbling ability between students at the UNY Soccer School and the STFA Academy. This research employed a descriptive comparative research design. The population consisted of 200 students from UNY Soccer School and STFA Academy. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, with the following criteria: participants were 10 years old, actively participated in regular training sessions, and completed the testing and measurement procedures in full according to the established protocols. Based on these criteria, 40 participants were selected as the research sample. The instrument used to measure dribbling ability was the Short Dribbling Test. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. The results indicated a significant difference in dribbling ability between students at the UNY Soccer School and those at the STFA Academy. Students from UNY Soccer School demonstrated superior dribbling performance compared to those from STFA Academy, with a mean time difference of 0.90 seconds. Further research is recommended to develop standardized performance benchmarks for dribbling ability among football school students.