Adaptation of Barrow Ball Dribbling Test According to the Variable of Ball Touch Frequency
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This study aimed to adapt the Barrow dribbling test in football by changing the scoring method to create a more accurate test that realistically reflects a player’s ball control during dribbling. The modification focused on the number of ball touches during the test, which better indicates the level of technical control and performance speed in young players.
To achieve this goal, the researchers used the descriptive method in survey form with a sample of 125 players randomly selected from five football academies in Nineveh Governorate. The adaptation process focused on revising the scoring method. After conducting pilot experiments and verifying the validity, reliability, and objectivity of the standardized test, the modified version of the Barrow test was applied. The performances were recorded on video to analyze both the number of ball touches and the time taken to complete the test on the application sample.
The results indicated that the new index (touches per second) offers a more accurate way to measure skill differences among players. Additionally, normative tables were created to assist in interpreting performance levels. The study recommends using the adapted version of the Barrow test in talent identification and skill evaluation programs for youth football players
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