The Effect of Cognitive-Mental Exercises on Certain Basic Offensive Futsal Skills Among High School Students

Abstract

The importance of this research lies in highlighting "the effect of cognitive-mental exercises on certain basic offensive futsal skills among high school students." It attempts to provide a scientific and practical framework that links cognitive and skill-based aspects. This serves teachers and coaches in developing school sports curricula and connecting better with athletic reality. The research aimed to identify the impact of cognitive-mental exercises on selected basic offensive futsal skills among high school students. The researcher adopted an experimental approach using a two-group design (experimental and control groups) with pre- and post-tests. Pre-tests were conducted, and the cognitive exercises were implemented during lessons. Subsequently, post-tests were administered, and the results were statistically analyzed, presented, and discussed. The researcher reached key conclusions, demonstrating that cognitive-mental exercises had a significant positive impact on developing basic offensive skills compared to traditional methods. These exercises contributed to improving the efficiency of the students' nervous systems, thereby accelerating offensive decision-making under pressure. Furthermore, mental training helped students perceive the spatial and temporal dimensions of the court, which reduced random play and passing errors.