New agility tests can discriminate between soccer players at different performance levels

(Frontiers) A new study reports that two new agility tests can distinguish between youth soccer players in under-17 and under-19 divisions, with older players showing increased agility. In contrast, other characteristics thought to indicate agility -- such as sprinting and jumping abilities --were not significantly different between players of different ages. The findings suggest that specific agility training could lead to enhanced player agility and performance.

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