Enhancing problem-solving skills and creative thinking abilities in U-13 soccer players: the impact of rondo possession games’ training
Mohamed Mansour Bouzouraa, Wissem Dhahbi, Hatem Ghouili, Jaouher Hamaidi, Mohamed Ben Aissa, Ismail Dergaa, Noomen Guelmami, Nizar Souissi, Katja Weiss, Thomas Rosemann, Makrem Zghibi, Karim Chamari, Beat Knechtle
Abstract
p: 0.24-0.48 [large]) of all GFC, PSI and VC test indices. In the TG group, all TTCT indices showed significant improvement in all indices at the post-test compared to pre-test (-29.90%-227.27%, d: 1.03-4.66 [large]). This study showed that 8 weeks of integrated Rondo possession games with structured geometric variations and rule complexity significantly boosted problem-solving skills and creative thinking in U-13 soccer players. These findings suggest a promising direction for youth soccer training, focusing on developing well-rounded players capable of intelligent and flexible gameplay in diverse scenarios.