Introduction: The preseason phase is crucial for restoring fitness and preparing players for competitive demands. This study is the first to integrate super high-intensity continuous training (SHCT) with dribbling-based repeated sprint training (RST) as a sport-specific, high-intensity training method. Aim of the study: This study analyzes the effects of combining SHCT and dribblingbased RST during preseason on male soccer players` aerobic and anaerobic performance in the Indonesian Third Soccer League. Material and methods: The study uses an experimental method with a randomized parallel matched-group design. The researchers assigned 42 participants into the experimental group (EG) and the control group (CG), 21 participants each. Participants` average age was 20.19 ± 0.86 years, with 6.21 ± 0.87 years of soccer experience. The average height was 170.57 ± 4.76 cm, weight 61.71 ± 6.15 kg, and body mass index 21.21 ± 2.01 kg/m². The EG followed a combined SHCT and dribblingbased RST program, while the CG performed regular club training (technique, tactics, and small-sided games) without additional physical training. The assessors were blinded to group allocation (single-blind) to prevent bias. The study employed the Shapiro-Wilk and Levene`s tests as prerequisites, independent sample tests, and the Mann-Whitney U tests, with a significance level of <0.05. The researchers also used percentages and effect sizes to measure differences. The test instruments included the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery level 1 test and running-based anaerobic sprint test. Results: The EG showed significant improvements (p < 0.05) in all variables, while the CG had minimal, non-significant changes. Between-group comparisons confirmed that EG achieved significantly greater performance improvements than CG in all measured variables: final speed (p < 0.0001), total distance (p < 0.0001), VO2max (p < 0.0001), peak power (p < 0.0001), average power (p < 0.0001), and fatigue index (p = 0.0086). Conclusions: This study concludes that the combined super high-intensity continuous training and dribbling-based repeated-sprint training program effectively enhanced soccer players` aerobic and anaerobic capacities.
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