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VOL. 10, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Influence of GPS-tracked running drills on technical and tactical skill development in football players
Authors
Dr. G Radhakrishnan
Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the influence of GPS-monitored
jogging regimens on the technical and tactical skills of football players. As
technology becomes more and more common in sports training, GPS monitoring has
become an important tool for measuring training load, movement patterns, and
performance intensity. The objective of this study was to ascertain whether
getting feedback from a GPS system during drills enhanced the acquisition of
football-specific abilities and tactical understanding. The study involved
thirty male football players aged 18 to 25. Two groups were made by randomly
assigning people to them. One group did GPS-tracked running drills to mimic the
mobility demands of a match, while the other group ran without getting any GPS
data. An experimental intervention entailed three days of regulated training
weekly for six weeks. Before and after the performance test, we looked at both
technical skills (such passing accuracy, dribbling control, and shooting
accuracy) and tactical skills (like situational awareness and decision-making).
We used GPS data on total distance, sprint count, acceleration, and workload
intensity to do a quantitative analysis of training adaptations. The players in
the GPS-tracked training group showed significant improvements (p < 0.05) in
both their technical and tactical performance over the course of the program
when compared to the control group. From this information, it may be inferred
that GPS tracking improves the intensity of football conditioning, as well as
technical execution and tactical reactivity.
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Pages:19-22
How to cite this article:
Dr. G Radhakrishnan "Influence of GPS-tracked running drills on technical and tactical skill development in football players". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol 10, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 19-22
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