Sriwijaya Journal of Sport
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Sriwijaya Journal of Sport

Exploring the relationship between agility, flexibility, and dribble ability in football

Muhammad Feby Fakhriza (Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan, Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Purwono Sidik Permono (Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan, Universitas Negeri Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Oct 2025

Abstract

Research Problems: Dribbling is an important basic skill in soccer. Two physical components, agility and flexibility, are thought to influence dribbling ability. However, it is not clear which of the two contributes to this skill. Research Objectives: This study aims to analyze the relationship between agility, flexibility, and dribbling ability of Satria Kencana Serasi Academy players, Semarang Regency. Methods: The research used quantitative methods with Pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression through SPSS 25. The sample consisted of 19 players. Results: The results of Pearson analysis showed that there was a significant positive relationship between agility and dribbling ability (r = 0.516; p < 0.05), but there was no significant relationship between flexibility and dribbling ability (r = -0.124; p > 0.05). Multiple linear regression test showed that agility and flexibility simultaneously did not have a significant effect on dribbling ability (F = 2.993; p > 0.05). Conclusion: Agility is more dominant than flexibility in supporting dribbling ability. Therefore, coaches are advised to emphasize agility training more to improve players' dribbling skills.

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sjs

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Education Public Health Other

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Sriwijaya Journal of Sport publishes research journals and critical analysis studies in the areas of sport published three times a year, in October, February, and June. The theme of the paper covers: Physical Education, Sport Pedagogy, Sport Sociology, Sport Psychology, Sports Coaching, Sport ...