Coordination abilities in young football players for improving training efficiency

Aim. The article deals with the study of coordination abilities in young football players for improving training efficiency. For the purpose of the study, we used factor and correlation analysis. Materials and methods. 25 football players aged 13-14 participated in the study. To assess coordination abilities in young football players, we used tests for balance, rhythm, reaction, kinesthetic differentiation, space orientation and movement coordination. Results. We demonstrated correlations and factor significance, characterizing the structure of coordination preparedness in young football players aged 13-14 years. We also revealed the age-related features of the correlation between the main specific coordination abilities. We established the leading factors of coordination preparedness in young football players at the stage of the preliminary basic training which significantly influence the formation of a player’s technique. The analysis of 97 correlations between 15 parameters of 7 coordination abilities allowed us to reveal 27.8 % of significant positive correlations. 85.2 % of the correlations obtained are of an average level, and 14 % are of a high level. Conclusion. The features revealed in the structure of coordination preparedness in young football players aged 13-14 allow choosing thoroughly the means and methods of coordination development in this period.