Psychological and physiological integration in developing futsal passing skills among students

Abstract

Background and Study Aim. Passing accuracy in futsal depends on both physical abilities and psychological readiness, which together determine the effectiveness of decision-making and execution during play. Although various training approaches combine technical and psychological preparation, their relative effectiveness in enhancing passing performance remains of practical interest. This study aimed to examine the integration of physiological (power) and psychological (emotional intelligence) factors in the development of futsal passing skills among student-athletes. Materials and Methods. A total of 30 male futsal players were recruited through purposive sampling. Instruments included the Standing Broad Jump to measure lower-limb power, an emotional intelligence questionnaire, and the Triple Box Pass Test for passing accuracy. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, simple and multiple regression, and hypothesis testing through t- and F-tests at a 0.05 significance level. Results. The findings revealed significant positive correlations between power and passing skills (r = 0.644, t = 4.170, p < 0.05), and between emotional intelligence and passing skills (r = 0.630, t = 4.015, p < 0.05). Moreover, the combined effect of power and emotional intelligence produced a strong correlation with passing skills (R = 0.796, F = 23.334, p < 0.05), accounting for 63.3% of the variance in performance. Conclusions. The study concludes that both physiological (power) and psychological (emotional intelligence) aspects significantly influence futsal passing skills. Integrating physical conditioning with emotional intelligence training is therefore essential in designing comprehensive programs to enhance players’ technical performance.