Optimalisasi latihan fisik terhadap pengaruh keseimbangan dinamis pada atlet sepak bola remaja: A systematic literature review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33024/hjk.v20i4.3020
Core Stability Exercise Dynamic Balance Ladder Drill Soccer Player Y-Balance Test
Abstract
Background: Dynamic balance is a critical physical component of soccer that enables players to maintain stability while moving, accelerating, changing direction, and dealing with physical contact. Impaired dynamic balance is associated with an increased risk of injury and reduced performance. Ladder drills and core stability exercises are two widely studied exercise modalities; however, their optimization and comparative effectiveness have not yet been systematically synthesized.
Purpose: To synthesize the scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of ladder drills and core stability exercises, both individually and in combination, in improving dynamic balance in adolescent soccer players.
Method: The literature search was conducted using the Google Scholar, PubMed, Semantic Scholar, Garuda, and Scopus databases. The article selection and synthesis process was carried out using the PRISMA guidelines. The included articles comprised experimental studies, quasi-experimental studies, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and systematic reviews published between 2016 and 2025, and involving soccer or futsal athletes with dynamic balance as the outcome.
Results: Of the 12 selected articles that met the inclusion criteria, all studies showed that both ladder drill exercises and core stability exercises were able to significantly improve dynamic balance. The effectiveness of core stability exercises was primarily attributed to neuromuscular adaptations and improved postural stability, while ladder drills contributed through improved coordination, proprioception, and reaction time. The combination of both exercises demonstrated greater potential for synergistic effects.
Conclusion: Ladder drills and core stability exercises have been shown to effectively improve dynamic balance in youth soccer players. A combination of both is recommended as an integrated training program to optimize performance and prevent injuries.
Keywords: Core Stability Exercise; Dynamic Balance; Ladder Drill; Soccer Player; Y-Balance Test.
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