Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to obtain validity Soccer Sports Specific Test among boys aged 14 and 15 years. The study was conducted on two soccer teams of the elite and non-elite teams. The Under 15 elite football team was from Bandar Penawar Sports School, Johor and the non-elite Under 15 football team was from Sri Rahmat Secondary School, Johor. A total of 20 players from each team were selected. The analysis using the Independent Samples t-Test show that the t (38) = 4699, p = .000, were significant. The results showed the differences score in Juggling Test between elite team players (M=83.500, SD=31.049) and non-elite team players (M=41.600, SD=25.025). Analysis also showed there was difference in Short Passing Test between elite team players (M=15.350, SD=3.065) and non-elite team players (M=10.350, SD=4.004). For Long Passing Test, the analysis showed that there score differences between elite team players (M=5.900, SD=2.404) and the non-elite team players (M=3.400, SD=2.604). While Dribbling Test score analysis showed differences between elite soccer players (M = 19 77, SD = 1.370) with non-elite soccer players (M = 21 838 , SD = 3428). Results also showed that there was difference in Shooting Test between the elite team players (M=4.800, SD=2.042) and the non-elite team players (M=3.100, SD=1.804). The overall Soccer Sports Specific Test found that there are differences between the scores of elite soccer players (M = 274 011, SD = 20 09) with non-elite soccer players (M = 225 943, SD = 29 732) aged 14 to 15 years. The results show a significant difference for the elite and non-elite players confirmed that Soccer Sports Specific Tests used to measure skills relevant in football for players aged 14 and 15 years.
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