The Effect of A Combined Training Program That Develops Physical Endurance and Technical Skills on Improving Passing and Shooting Accuracy among Soccer Players

This study examines the effectiveness of a training model that combines the development of physical endurance and technical skills, within a realistic simulation of match performance requirements. The importance of the study stems from the need to transcend the traditional division between fitness training and technical training, given that players are required to perform precise skills under fatigued conditions. The study targeted 24 university players who were equally divided into two groups: an experimental group that underwent a combined program, and a control group that continued with traditional training. The program lasted eight weeks and included intensive physical exercises followed by technical training under fatigue. Scientific measurement tools such as the yo-yo test and the RAST test were used, in addition to passing and shooting accuracy tests. The results showed a significant superiority for the experimental group, with passing accuracy improving by 20.79% and shooting accuracy by 24.34%, along with significant improvements in aerobic endurance. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in favor of the combined program, enhancing its effectiveness. The researcher based his interpretation of the results on literature that emphasizes the importance of simulating match conditions during training, asserting that combining physical and technical training contributes to improving performance under pressure. The researcher recommended adopting this model within academic and training programs to develop players' skills in an integrated manner.