Mobile games in the training process of football players 5-6 years old

Abstract

Rationale and purpose The high emotionality of mobile games, as well as the simplicity and naturalness of the motor content, are effective means and methods widely used in sports. The purpose of the study is to develop and substantiate the use of mobile games for the development of the physical abilities of young football players. Material and Methods Participants of the research are athletes (boys) of the early development football academy of the “Equator” shopping center, Kharkiv, number 28, age 5-6 years. Athletes were randomly divided into control (14 people) and experimental (14 people) groups. The experiment was conducted over a period of 6 months. Research methods: analysis of scientific and methodical sources, anthropometry, and special tests were used to control the level of power, coordination, speed qualities, and mathematical and statistical methods. Results The methodology for developing the physical qualities of the control group consisted of specially developing exercises. The experimental group used mobile games to develop coordination, strength, speed qualities and endurance. An increase in the results of the tests of power and coordination was established, the indicators in the experimental group were significantly higher compared to the athletes of the control group (p <0.05). It is shown that the game approach is based on a variety of motor actions, which are characterized by high dynamics of operations associated with quick decision-making for the performance of motor tasks. This aspect is important for the development of motor skills. When choosing mobile games for football players, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of each player, their level of preparation and their motivation for training. These games should be interesting, varied in difficulty and accessibility, as well as match the nature of the game of football and have a competitive focusю Conclusions The efficiency of the application of mobile games on the development of strength, speed, endurance, and agility in the educational and training process of football players 5-6 years old is revealed.