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Effects of Strength and Speed Training Programs on Physical Performance Variables in Futsal Players: A Systematic
Oscar Villanueva-Guerrero1, Bruno Travassos2,3, Hadi Nobari4
1Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad San Jorge, Autov. A23 Km 299, Villanueva de Gállego, 50830 Zaragoza, Spain.
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
|May 27, 2026
Summary
Training programs significantly enhance physical performance in futsal players, improving vertical jump, sprint speed, and repeated sprint ability. Evidence-based interventions are crucial for optimizing player capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Futsal Performance Analysis
Background:
- Futsal demands high levels of physical performance, including speed, power, and agility.
- Optimizing training programs is essential for player development and competitive success.
- Systematic reviews are needed to synthesize current evidence on training interventions in futsal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and meta-analyze the effects of training programs on physical performance parameters in futsal players.
- To identify specific training methods that yield the greatest improvements in futsal performance.
- To assess the overall impact of structured training on key physical attributes.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, and SportDiscus databases (2014-2024).
- Studies were selected based on PRISMA guidelines, with 13 studies meeting inclusion criteria.
- A random-effects model was employed for meta-analysis, reporting effect sizes (ES) and 95% confidence intervals (CI).
Main Results:
- Training programs demonstrated small positive effects on vertical jump (ES = 0.38).
- Significant improvements were observed in short sprints ≤ 15m (ES = -0.55) and longer sprints ≥ 20m (ES = -0.56).
- Repeated sprint ability (RSA) mean (ES = -0.33) and % decrement (ES = -0.38) also showed significant improvements, though some studies lacked control groups.
Conclusions:
- Training interventions including strength, plyometrics, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) effectively enhance vertical jump, sprint speed, and RSA in futsal.
- The findings underscore the importance of evidence-based training strategies for maximizing futsal player performance.
- Further research with robust control groups is recommended to confirm these effects.
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