The Relationship Between Leg Muscle Power, Coordination, and Balance on Shooting Skills of Soccer Players

This study aimed to examine the relationship between leg muscle power, eye–foot coordination, and balance with the shooting skills of soccer players, both individually and simultaneously. A quantitative correlational research design was employed. The population consisted of 250 soccer players registered in Soccer Schools (SSB) across Sleman Regency. Using purposive sampling, 80 male players aged 12–17 years were selected based on the criteria of being actively involved in training, physically healthy and injury-free during data collection, and having experience in official competitions. Leg muscle power was assessed using the Standing Broad Jump Test, eye–foot coordination using the Soccer Eye–Foot Coordination Test, balance using the Stork Stand Test, and shooting skills using a shooting accuracy test. Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results indicated a significant relationship between leg muscle power and shooting skills (r = 0.632, p < 0.05), contributing 10.03% to shooting performance. Eye–foot coordination also showed a significant relationship with shooting skills (r = 0.849, p < 0.05), with a contribution of 21.81%. Balance demonstrated the strongest relationship with shooting skills (r = 0.876, p < 0.05), contributing 47.46%. Furthermore, leg muscle power, coordination, and balance simultaneously showed a significant relationship with shooting skills (F = 101.789, p < 0.05), accounting for a total contribution of 79.30%.