Effects of a Tactical Programme for Critical Thinking on Football-Specific Decision-Making in Under-9 Academy Players

Inclusion Criteria: * Male academy football players registered in the under-9 category. * Regular participation in academy football training. * Free from injury at baseline and able to fully participate in training and testing. * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian. * Age-appropriate assent provided by the child participant. Exclusion Criteria: * Any injury or medical condition limiting full participation at baseline. * Injury sustained during the study that prevents continued full participation. * Absence from more than 25% of intervention sessions. * Inability to complete baseline assessment. * Inability to complete post-intervention assessment.