Literature Review: The Correlation between Leg Muscle Strength and Shooting Accuracy in Football

Indah Astika

Authors

Indah Astika Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

Leg muscle strength, shooting accuracy, football, player performance

Abstract

This study seeks to investigate the correlation between leg muscle strength and shooting accuracy in soccer. The research was executed by a systematic literature analysis of diverse national and international studies released between 2023 and 2025. Data were acquired from Google Scholar, DOAJ, and the Journal of Physical Education and Sport (JPES) databases. Out of the total 152 publications identified, merely 10 studies satisfied the inclusion requirements. The study's results demonstrate a favorable and significant correlation between leg muscle strength and shooting accuracy in soccer players, applicable to both beginners and young athletes. Leg muscle strength training, especially via isoinertial strength training and plyometric activities, has demonstrated an enhancement in kicking velocity and movement stability. This study establishes that leg muscle strengthening is a crucial determinant of good shooting performance. Practical implications: Coaches and physical education instructors are encouraged to emphasize explosive and core stability training to enhance players' shooting power and precision.

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