The effect of core endurance on shooting velocity, sprinting performance, and agility in elite male football players

Background: This study was designed to determine the effect of core muscle endurance on shot velocity, speed performance, and agility in elite male football players. Methods: This study, U17 football players from Tümosan Konyaspor in the Turkish Super League Elite League were evaluated. Core endurance was assessed using the Flexion (60 degrees)/Extension Endurance Test and the Right/Left Side Bridge Endurance Test. Shot velocity was measured using the Bushnell Velocity Speed device. Speed performance was assessed using a 20 m sprint test, and agility was evaluated using the 505-agility test. Results: Twenty-three male elite football players with an average age of 16.52±0.51 were included in our study. In the Core Muscle Endurance Test, a moderately positive correlation was observed between flexion endurance and shoot velocity (r=0.607**, p=0.002). A strong negative correlation between 20-meter sprint speed and the 505 Agility test (r=-0.708**, p=