Abstract: Background: Existing literature on enhancing athletic performance indicates a link between balance and agility. However, inconsistencies exist in research findings regarding how hamstring flexibility affects these performance factors among untrained soccer players. Unlike trained players, untrained ones often lack regular training and proper warm-up routines, increasing their risk of injuries. Thus, this study aimed to assess the relationship of agility...
Key Word: agility, fitness, flexibility, hamstrings, soccer, YBT-LQ
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