Comparison of the results between the experimental and control groups(Note: * Indicates a significant difference).
There were no statistically significant differences (P > 0.05) observed in the performances of players who underwent functional strength training compared to those who did not, specifically in the 10-meter running, 30-meter running, and set kicking tests. The experimental group achieved an average score of 3.07 ± 0.23 in the 10-meter running test, while the control group scored 3.04 ± 0.23, and this difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.659). Similarly, in the 30-meter running test, the experimental group achieved a score of 7.05 ± 0.25, while the control group scored 6.90 ± 0.31, resulting in a non-statistically significant difference (P = 0.060). However, there was a statistically significant difference (P = 0.031) between the experimental group’s performance (22.88 ± 1.42) and the control group’s performance (23.63 ± 1.08) in the Illinois running tests. The 5x25 shuttle running tests also revealed a statistically significant difference (P = 0.033) between the experimental group’s performance (48.30 ± 2.56) and the control group’s performance (49.75 ± 2.37). Similarly, a statistically significant difference (P = 0.038) was found between the experimental group’s throwing test performance (6.64 ± 0.43) and the control group’s performance (6.42 ± 0.33). However, the difference in mean scores between the experimental and control groups in the overall test scores was not statistically significant (27.28 ± 2.28 and 26.82 ± 2.27, respectively), with a P value of 0.461.