The Impact of Combined Exercises (Physical and Skill-Based) Supported by the Polar Verity Sense Device on Developing Explosive Power and Passing Skill in Futsal Players of the Karkh Second Education Directorate Team

Abstract

In recent years, futsal has witnessed significant development at the global level. This advancement was not a matter of coincidence or emerged from nowhere; rather, it was a natural outcome of relying on scientific foundations in training and planning, as well as benefiting from various fields such as sports training science, in addition to employing modern technology in performance analysis and enhancement. Futsal is considered a game that requires high physical effort and precise technical skills, necessitating comprehensive preparation of players to cope with both defensive and attacking demands, especially given the fast pace and multiple responsibilities within the court. The players of the Baghdad Karkh Second Directorate’s middle school futsal team face the need to improve their physical and technical abilities to maintain high-level performance throughout the match. This highlights the importance of the current study, which aims to design integrated physical and skill-based exercises supported by the Polar Verity Sense device to develop motor speed and physical capacity. These exercises aim to enhance performance by using scientifically accurate methods that combine physical effort with technological analysis. The research further aims to determine the impact of these exercises on improving player’s speed abilities. The hypothesis of the study stems from the existence of a clear positive effect of these exercises in enhancing explosive power and passing skills, with the experimental group showing a significant advantage over the control group in post-test results—indicating the effectiveness of the proposed training program.

The findings revealed that the compound exercises supported by the Polar Verity Sense device had a direct impact on improving the indicators of explosive strength and passing skill among the players in the experimental group. Based on these findings, the researcher recommends the use of modern technological devices to support physical and technical exercises, particularly in futsal. Emphasis should also be placed on the role of the Polar Verity Sense in accurately regulating training intensity and rest intervals, which positively reflects on performance development and the achievement of better results