Agility and Sprint Performance in Youth Soccer: A Comparison of FIFA 11+ and RAMP Protocols
Comparative Effects of FIFA 11+ and RAMP Protocols on Agility and Sprint Performance Outcomes in Young Soccer Players
Riphah International University
34 participants
Oct 22, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized clinical trial investigates the comparative effects of the FIFA 11+ and RAMP (Raise, Activate, Mobilize, Potentiate) warm-up protocols on the agility and sprint performance of young soccer players. The study involves 34 male players aged 8 to 15, who will be randomly assigned to one of the two warm-up groups for a six-week intervention period. Key performance outcomes-agility, measured by the Illinois Agility Test, and sprint speed, measured by a 30-meter sprint test-will be assessed both before and after the intervention. The research aims to address a gap in sports science by directly comparing these two popular protocols in a youth population, with the goal of providing coaches with clear, evidence-based recommendations for optimizing athlete development and reducing injury risk. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.00.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Male, aged 8-15 years.
- Minimum one year of organized soccer experience.
- Currently training at least three times per week.
- Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria4
- Cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders.
- Musculoskeletal injury in the past six months.
- Participation in other structured injury prevention or strength programs.
- Inability to complete baseline testing.
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Interventions
The intervention for the first group is the FIFA 11+ warm-up protocol, a standardized 20-minute program developed by FIFA for injury prevention and performance enhancement. It consists of 15 exercises performed in a specific sequence at the start of each training session, divided into three parts: the first part (8 minutes) involves slow-speed running combined with active stretching and partner contacts to practice cutting, deceleration, and proper landing; the second part (10 minutes) focuses on strength, plyometrics, and balance exercises, including core stability, eccentric hamstring strengthening, and proprioceptive training, with three progressive difficulty levels; and the third part (2 minutes) consists of high-intensity running drills with planting and cutting movements to prepare for game-speed activities.
The intervention for the second group is the RAMP (Raise, Activate, Mobilize, Potentiate) protocol, a systematic, four-phase warm-up designed to progressively prepare athletes for high-intensity performance. The first phase, Raise (5 minutes), uses light cardiovascular activities like jogging and skipping to elevate body temperature and heart rate. The second phase, Activate (5 minutes), involves dynamic mobility exercises such as leg swings, lunges, and bodyweight squats to activate key muscle groups. The third phase, Mobilize (5 minutes), focuses on enhancing joint range of motion and movement patterns through dynamic stretches and sport-specific drills. The final phase, Potentiate (5 minutes), includes high-intensity, explosive activities like sprint accelerations, box jumps, and change-of-direction drills to activate the nervous system and optimize neuromuscular readiness for peak performance.
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NCT07244107