Construction of a Zigzag Running Test to Measure Specific Anaerobic Capacity in Youth Football Players

The study aimed to construct a zigzag running test to measure specific anaerobic capacity among youth football players due to the importance of anaerobic abilities in technical and tactical performance during matches. The researcher used the descriptive survey

Method: because it was appropriate for the nature of the problem. The study sample consisted of youth football players aged 17–19 years. A zigzag running test was designed to simulate the actual performance requirements of football by requiring repeated changes of direction at high speed over a specified distance. The scientific properties of the test were verified, including validity, reliability, and objectivity. The

Results: showed high coefficients indicating that the proposed test is suitable for measuring specific anaerobic capacity. The researcher concluded that the proposed test is an appropriate tool for evaluating anaerobic capacity levels among youth football players and can be adopted in assessment and talent identification processes.