Тренування на різних типах покриттів як засіб підготовки юних футболістів

Background and purpose of the study. Modern football is characterized by an increase in the intensity of competitive activity, their technical skills, physical fitness and the ability to act effectively in various game situations. In this regard, the search for innovative approaches to the organization of the training process is becoming more urgent, in particular the use of different types of training surfaces as a means of comprehensive influence on the fitness of football players. The experience of leading European academies, in particular the Feyenoord FC academy, demonstrates the effectiveness of using different types of surfaces in the practice of training young players.Purpose - theoretically analyse the feasibility of using different types of surfaces in the training of young footballers.Material and Methods. Information sources on this issue were analysed using a set of methods: analysis and synthesis, generalisation, comparison.Results. The article considers the peculiarities of training young footballers using different types of surfaces (sand, concrete, natural and artificial grass). Natural grass provides comfort and natural movement, artificial grass provides stability and accessibility, and hybrid surfaces provide a balance between the two. The comprehensive use of sand, concrete pitches, natural and artificial turf helps to accelerate adaptation processes and develop players' fitness. The feasibility of using different types of surfaces as an effective means of training players (in particular, improving technical skills and developing physical qualities) is justified. Conclusions. Training on different types of surfaces is a means of improving the quality of training for young footballers. Each type of surface has a specific impact on the development of athletes' physical, technical and tactical abilities. The use of different types of surfaces in football training is an important factor in optimising sports training. This approach should be implemented in football academies and sports schools in Ukraine.