The College of Physical Education and Sports Science/ the University of Baghdad discussed a PhD dissertation by Samer Saad Ibraheem titled “The Impact of Training Using the Rondo Method with BlazePod on Some Coordination Abilities, Skill Performance, and Decision-Making in Female Futsal Players.” This study falls under the specialization of (Sports Training Science / Football). The defense committee comprised:
– Prof. Asaad Lazem Ali (Chair)
– Prof. Nubras Kamel Hidayat (Member)
– Assist. Prof. Muwaffaq Ibayis Khudair (Member)
– Assist. Prof. Wameed Shamel Kamel (Member)
– Assist. Prof. Wisam Najeeb Islewa (Member)
– Prof. Mohammed Abdulhussein Atiyah (Supervisor)
The research highlights the importance of effective training that integrates various capacities and abilities for the female players to achieve optimal performance, saving time and effort for both coach and players. The researcher aimed to enhance players’ capabilities through the Rondo training method, using BlazePod devices to improve the overall performance of female futsal players, particularly their mental aspects.
The study found that Rondo training with BlazePod enhances coordination abilities such as appropriate effort, quick response, adaptability to changing situations, movement rhythm, movement linkage, and balance. It also improves skill performance, excluding shooting, and decision-making abilities in female futsal players. Additionally, the training helps female players dominate play in specific directions based on BlazePod signals. It develops players’ speed in responding to critical situations in confined spaces, enhancing their overall performance.
The study achieved two United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Iraq: Gender Equality and Quality Education.
