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203 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,310 Sports and Physical Education Research papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Small sample size (40 participants) - Limited to male university students with no prior soccer experience - No comparison to other pedagogical approaches

    The influence of linear and nonlinear pedagogy on motor skill performance: the moderating role of adaptability · 2025 · DOI

  • Investigate the effects of NLP on other motor skills - Examine the role of adaptability in other contexts (e.g. team sports, individual sports) - Compare NLP to other pedagogical approaches

    The influence of linear and nonlinear pedagogy on motor skill performance: the moderating role of adaptability · 2025 · DOI

  • The study only involved 20 male basketball players. The population size is limited to students participating in the basketball extracurricular program at High School 16 Makassar.

    Impact of Half Squat Jumps and Resistance Band Exercises on High School Students' Basketball Shooting Accuracy · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of explosive leg muscle power in student athletes is a significant research gap. There is a need to investigate the effectiveness of different training modalities in improving basketball shooting accuracy.

    Impact of Half Squat Jumps and Resistance Band Exercises on High School Students' Basketball Shooting Accuracy · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of group communication patterns in sports teams. The study aims to fill this gap by examining the role of group communication patterns in improving athletic performance.

    The Role of Group Communication Patterns in Toko Kecil Futsal Teams in Improving Sports Performance · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces the challenge of a relatively limited sample size. The study must account for the complexity of the relationship between physical variables and technical game skills.

    Reaction Speed and Blocking Ability in Volleyball Extracurricular Participants at High School · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies could examine the relationship between lower leg explosiveness, reaction speed, and blocking ability in different populations, such as elite athletes. Future studies could investigate the effects of training programs that integrate neuromuscular strengthening and perceptual-motor training on blocking performance.

    Reaction Speed and Blocking Ability in Volleyball Extracurricular Participants at High School · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to develop AI-based learning media that can shape both learners and educators in rhythmic gymnastics activities.

    The Effectiveness of AI-Based Learning Media (AI REG) in Improving Rhythmic Gymnastics Activities among Students · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies comparing the effects of resistance band and complex training on soccer players. The study aims to fill this gap by examining the effects of the two training methods on male soccer players aged 17-19 years.

    The effect of resistance band and complex training on strength, power, speed and agility of soccer players · 2026 · DOI

  • The study had a limited sample size of 32 students. The study only included male students. The study did not control for other variables that may affect leg movement speed and technical performance in volleyball sets.

    THE EFFECT OF SPEED-STRENGTH TRAINING ON DEVELOPING LEG MOVEMENTS FOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS AT AHLULBAYT UNIVERSITY. · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can investigate the effects of speed-strength training on other technical skills in volleyball. Future research can explore the use of other training methods to improve leg movement speed and technical performance in volleyball sets. Future studies can examine the long-term effects of speed-strength training on volleyball players.

    THE EFFECT OF SPEED-STRENGTH TRAINING ON DEVELOPING LEG MOVEMENTS FOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS AT AHLULBAYT UNIVERSITY. · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can analyze the jump serve techniques of other volleyball teams. Future studies can use quantitative methods to analyze the jump serve technique. Future studies can develop more effective training programs for volleyball teams based on the analysis of jump serve techniques.

    Analisis Aksi Jump Serve di Club Bola Voli LavAni dalam Kompetisi Proliga Tahun 2025 · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of analysis on the effectiveness and technical errors of jump serve techniques in volleyball. There is a need for more studies on the analysis of volleyball techniques using video observation methods.

    Analisis Aksi Jump Serve di Club Bola Voli LavAni dalam Kompetisi Proliga Tahun 2025 · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for alternative approaches to improve physical education outcomes for elementary school students. Cooperative learning models, such as Jigsaw and TGT, can provide an effective alternative to traditional teaching methods.

    Perbandingan Efektivitas antara Model Kooperatif Jigsaw dan TGT dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Bermain Sepak Bola pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the relationship between sleep quality and gait speed among medical students. Prior studies have focused on the relationship between sleep deprivation and motor function in other populations.

    Hubungan Kualitas Tidur dengan Gait Speed pada Mahasiswa Kedokteran · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of effective and structured training models for improving long-pass kicking technique among youth football athletes. Conventional training methods often insufficiently emphasize the long-pass kicking technique.

    Improving Long-Pass Performance in Youth Football Players Through the BLAST Training Model · 2026 · DOI

  • Developing effective training programs for futsal players. Improving the performance of extracurricular futsal teams in schools. Minimizing defensive gaps and improving collective team performance.

    PENGARUH LATIHAN STRATEGI PASSING DALAM FUTSAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN TIM EKSTRAKURIKULER SISWA · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the optimization of passing techniques among extracurricular students at MTs Al-Hidaya Bakke. The study aims to address this gap by examining the effect of passing strategy training on improving basic team skills in futsal.

    PENGARUH LATIHAN STRATEGI PASSING DALAM FUTSAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN TIM EKSTRAKURIKULER SISWA · 2026 · DOI

  • Legal knowledge has been studied only in relation to offensive skill performance in secondary school players, but no studies examine how legal knowledge (rules understanding) correlates with defensive decision-making, defensive positioning accuracy, or defensive rule violations across different competitive levels.

    Legal Knowledge and its Relation to some Offensive Skills Ending with Shooting from Jumps and Lay-up Performance Among Secondary School Basketball Team Players · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to study the relationship between legal knowledge and offensive skills in basketball. The current study aims to fill this gap by examining the relations between legal knowledge and performance of some offensive skills among secondary school basketball team players.

    Legal Knowledge and its Relation to some Offensive Skills Ending with Shooting from Jumps and Lay-up Performance Among Secondary School Basketball Team Players · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the long-term effects of the modified invasion game on motor skills and self-satisfaction. Future research should examine the effectiveness of the modified invasion game in different contexts and populations. Future research should explore the use of other instruments and methods to measure motor skills and self-satisfaction.

    Pengaruh Modifikasi Permainan Invasi Terhadap Peningkatan Keterampilan Motorik dan Self-Satisfaction Siswa Sekolah Dasar · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is the need for a modified invasion game that can improve motor skills and self-satisfaction among elementary school students. The gap is the lack of accommodation of conventional physical education to the diverse abilities and needs of elementary school students.

    Pengaruh Modifikasi Permainan Invasi Terhadap Peningkatan Keterampilan Motorik dan Self-Satisfaction Siswa Sekolah Dasar · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can investigate the long-term skill retention of students taught using various teaching methods. Future research can apply the findings to other sports disciplines.

    The Effect of the Varied Style on Learning Basic Stances and Footwork in Foil Fencing for Students · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing research on the effectiveness of different teaching methods in foil fencing. The study highlights the need for more research on individual differences in motor learning.

    The Effect of the Varied Style on Learning Basic Stances and Footwork in Foil Fencing for Students · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for varied and effective training methods to improve control and speed of extracurricular futsal students. The study identifies a gap in the development of systematic training programs for improving dribbling ability.

    Pull-Back Turns, Outside Stops, and Inside Stops Training on Dribbling Skills: Extracurricular Team of State High School · 2026 · DOI

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