Does SportsMetrics Soccer Training Improve Landing Error Scoring System and Dynamic Balance in Soccer Players? A randomized controlled trial

Compared with other sports, Soccer is an activity with a relatively high incidence of injury. To decrease the number of injuries, prevent early retirement, and provide a healthy and safe environment for players, preventive programs are highly recommended. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of specific Soccer Sports Metrics Training (SSMT) on landing error scoring systems (LESS) and dynamic balance in soccer players.

This study was a randomized controlled trial. The subjects of this study were 29 soccer players with three years of experience in soccer clubs. Subjects were randomly divided into training (n=14) and control (n=15) groups. The TG performed SMST for six weeks. The CG continued normal exercises. The LESS and the Y balance were used for assessing landing errors and dynamic balance. Data were analyzed using Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) test (P≤0.05).

The results of ANCOVA showed a significant difference between the scores of LESS between the TG and CG after six weeks training (F= 48.23, P= 0.00). Also, results for the Y balance test showed a significant difference between the left foot (F= 31.78, P= 0.00) and the right foot (F= 34.33, P= 0.00).
 

as a result of the relationship between landing error and dynamic balance with knee injuries, especially ACL rupture, it is recommended that soccer players use SMST to prevent injury.