Effect of Jump Rope Skipping Exercise on Instep Kick Shooting Performance among Junior Football Players: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Abstract

Background:

Shooting skill in football requires both power and precision, which depend greatly on lower-body strength and coordination. Jump rope skipping offers a simple and affordable exercise to improve these physical abilities among young athletes.

Aims:

This study investigated how jump rope skipping exercises influence instep kick shooting performance among junior football players involved in extracurricular training at a middle school in Palembang, Indonesia.

Methods:

The research used a quasi-experimental design with one group undergoing pretest and posttest procedures. Thirty male students aged 13–15 years participated in a six-week skipping exercise program carried out three times a week. Shooting performance was assessed before and after the intervention, and statistical analysis employed a paired sample t-test with a 0.05 significance level.

Results:

After the training program, students demonstrated a clear improvement in shooting results. The mean score rose from 22.43 to 28.83, reflecting better kicking power and accuracy. The statistical test indicated a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores (p < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Jump rope skipping proved to be an effective, low-cost training method for enhancing the instep shooting performance of young football players. Its practical application makes it suitable for school-based sports programs seeking to develop fundamental skills and physical capacity.