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Agility and Sprint Performance in Youth Soccer: A Comparison of FIFA 11+ and RAMP Protocols

NCT07244107 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 34

Last updated 2025-11-24

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Summary

This randomized clinical trial investigates the comparative effects of the FIFA 11+ and RAMP (Raise, Activate, Mobilize, Potentiate) warm-up protocols on the agility and sprint performance of young soccer players. The study involves 34 male players aged 8 to 15, who will be randomly assigned to one of the two warm-up groups for a six-week intervention period. Key performance outcomes-agility, measured by the Illinois Agility Test, and sprint speed, measured by a 30-meter sprint test-will be assessed both before and after the intervention. The research aims to address a gap in sports science by directly comparing these two popular protocols in a youth population, with the goal of providing coaches with clear, evidence-based recommendations for optimizing athlete development and reducing injury risk. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.00.

Conditions

  • Children, Adult

Interventions

OTHER

FIFA 11+ Warm-Up Program

The intervention for the first group is the FIFA 11+ warm-up protocol, a standardized 20-minute program developed by FIFA for injury prevention and performance enhancement. It consists of 15 exercises performed in a specific sequence at the start of each training session, divided into three parts: the first part (8 minutes) involves slow-speed running combined with active stretching and partner contacts to practice cutting, deceleration, and proper landing; the second part (10 minutes) focuses on strength, plyometrics, and balance exercises, including core stability, eccentric hamstring strengthening, and proprioceptive training, with three progressive difficulty levels; and the third part (2 minutes) consists of high-intensity running drills with planting and cutting movements to prepare for game-speed activities.

OTHER

RAMP Warm-Up Program

The intervention for the second group is the RAMP (Raise, Activate, Mobilize, Potentiate) protocol, a systematic, four-phase warm-up designed to progressively prepare athletes for high-intensity performance. The first phase, Raise (5 minutes), uses light cardiovascular activities like jogging and skipping to elevate body temperature and heart rate. The second phase, Activate (5 minutes), involves dynamic mobility exercises such as leg swings, lunges, and bodyweight squats to activate key muscle groups. The third phase, Mobilize (5 minutes), focuses on enhancing joint range of motion and movement patterns through dynamic stretches and sport-specific drills. The final phase, Potentiate (5 minutes), includes high-intensity, explosive activities like sprint accelerations, box jumps, and change-of-direction drills to activate the nervous system and optimize neuromuscular readiness for peak performance.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Adil Munir, MS-PT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
15 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-10-22
Primary Completion
2026-06-02
Completion
2026-06-16

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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