THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOME BASIC SKILLS AND VISUAL SCANNING WITH THE TECHNICAL LEVEL OF MIDFIELDERS AND FORWARDS AT AL-ZAWRAA CLUB, PARTICIPATING IN THE IRAQI STARS LEAGUE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
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https://doi.org/10.61841/qwsvf118Keywords:
Skills, visual scanning, technical level, football tournament.Abstract
This research aims to identify the relationship between certain basic skills, visual scanning, and the technical performance level of midfielders and forwards at Al-Zawraa Club, which participates in the Iraqi Premier League. The research problem stems from the importance of visual scanning as a modern cognitive-motor requirement that contributes to improving the speed and accuracy of decision-making, and its impact on players' technical performance, particularly in the midfield and attacking positions, given their pivotal role in initiating and finishing attacks. The researcher employed a descriptive approach using correlational methods, as it is suitable for the nature of the research. The research sample was purposively selected from Al-Zawraa Club's midfielders and forwards, totaling (14) players. Data were collected using squash, rolling, and passing tests based on visual scanning, in addition to a standardized technical level assessment form. The data were statistically analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. The results showed a statistically significant correlation between certain basic skills and visual scanning, on the one hand, and the players' technical level, on the other. The results also indicated that a higher level of visual scanning contributes positively to improving the technical and tactical performance of midfielders and forwards. The researcher concluded that visual scanning is an important and influential factor in developing the technical level of football players. He recommended incorporating visual scanning drills into training programs and focusing on developing basic skills in line with the demands of modern football performance.
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