Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part E (2025)

This study examined the effects of a 12-week shadow training program on male intercollegiate soccer players' dribbling, passing, and kicking skills. At Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Amritapuri, Kerala, India, 40 18-23-year-olds were randomly assigned to shadow training or regular training. Ronaldo Soccer Dribbling Speed Test, Mor Christian General Soccer Ability Test, and McDonald Soccer Skill Test were used to evaluate performance. Three days a week for 12 weeks, the intervention occurred. Paired Sample t-tests and ANCOVA (controlling for pre-test scores) evaluated pre-and post-test data. Compared to the control group, the experimental group exhibited significant improvements in all skill variables (p<.001). Shadow training appears to improve soccer abilities efficiently, cheaply, and effectively. Coaches should include shadow training during practice to boost performance.