Effects of a Six-Week Functional Training Program on Physical Performance and Passing Accuracy in Young Adult Male Soccer Players
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/paah.556 | Journal eISSN: 2515-2270
Language: English
Page range: 54 - 65
Submitted on: Feb 25, 2026
Accepted on: May 8, 2026
Published on: May 28, 2026
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