Enhancing the Striking Angle of Inside-Foot Passes: An Educational Approach for Fifth and Sixth-Grade Students

Authors

  • Alexandru Andrei Gherman PhD., “Babeș-Bolyai” University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Leon Gomboș Professor PhD., “Babeș-Bolyai” University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Adrian Pătrașcu PhD., “Babeș-Bolyai” University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Robert-Eduard Bartoș Undergraduate, “Babeș-Bolyai” University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Lucian Burchel PhD., Faculty of Sciences, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Romania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/17.1/954

Keywords:

striking angle, technical complexes, kinovea, football, biomechanics

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of structured training programs on improving the striking angle of inside-foot passes among fifth and sixth-grade students. The research contextualizes its findings within the broader scientific literature on biomechanics, motor learning, and youth sports development. Forty students aged 10–12 participated in a six-week intervention, divided into experimental and control groups. The intervention incorporated targeted exercises, bilateral play, and biomechanical analysis using Kinovea software. Statistical analysis revealed significant improvements in the experimental group (p=0.00). This study underscores the necessity of structured pedagogical approaches in physical education to enhance technical skill acquisition and recommends further research on long-term effects and advanced biomechanical assessments.

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2025-03-28

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Gherman, A. A., Gomboș, L. ., Pătrașcu, A. ., Bartoș, R.-E. ., & Burchel, L. . (2025). Enhancing the Striking Angle of Inside-Foot Passes: An Educational Approach for Fifth and Sixth-Grade Students. Revista Romaneasca Pentru Educatie Multidimensionala, 17(1), 337-346. https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/17.1/954

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2025): Revista Romaneasca pentru Educatie Multidimensionala

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Education, Sport and Health

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