A Comparison of Small-Side Games and Interval Training on Same Selected Physical Fitness Factors in Amateur Soccer Players

Abstract

Problem statement:Soccer is a team sport with an intermittent nature in which the athletes need to improve their physical fitness and skill factors in order to engage in high intensity exercises. The aim of this study was a comparison of small-side game and interval training on some selected physical fitness in amateur soccer players. Approach: Twenty , soccer players (height 165.34±4.75 cm, weight 58.5±5.22 kg , age 15.7± 0.7 years), were randomly selected and assigned to two groups (intermittent training, specific training in form of Small-Side Game (SSG)) 3 times a week for 6 weeks. The intensity of two training programs was similar according to heart rate (70-95% HR max, progressively and time (4 bouts of 4 min at 70% -95% of maximum heart rate with 3 min active rest periods). For measuring the above variables 12-min running test and RAST test were used, respectively. Data analysis by independent and dependent T test, the level of significance in all statistical analyses was set at p≤0.05. Results: Results showed that the 6-week training of both groups significantly increased in all the variables, (Vo 2 max, maximum power, minimum power, average power and RSA variable). Conclusion: according to the results of the study, it is recommended to employ specific training in preparatory programs (especially, of in-season), because such training, in a similar amount of time improve the same physical fitness factors of amateur soccer players and they are applicable in soccer players.

Kinematic Demands of Two Small-Sided Games of Costa Rican College Soccer Players

“…As explained by Jones and Drust (2007), soccer performance is a result of the player's physiological capabilities, psychological and social factors, and technical and tactical skills. Today, this game demands high intensity, in order to execute a dynamic and fast performance (Safania, Alizadeh & Nourshahi, 2011). The demands required in this sport, where high intensity efforts are interspersed with periods of low intensity load (Romero & Fernández, 2014), require professional field staff to improve their methodologies during training, with the aim of achieving physiological adaptations and performance required by changes in the gameplay dynamics.…”

Default and individual comparison of physiological responses and time-motion analysis in male and female soccer players during small-sided games

“…A previous study showed that small-sided games improve aerobic capacity, the level of soccer-specific skills (Radziminski et al, 2013), the ability to perform repeated sprints (Safania et al, 2011), and the player's physical enjoyment (Los Arcos et al, 2015). Due to the specificity of the physical effort (numerous accelerations, run direction changes, number of contacts with the ball), smallsided games can be considered a training drill that effectively replicates the demands of a soccer match.…”

Demandas Cinemáticas en Dos Tipos De Espacios Reducidos en Jugadores Universitarios De Fútbol De Costa Rica

“…Como lo explican Jones y Drust (2007), el rendimiento en el fútbol es el resultado de las capacidades fisiológicas y psicológicas de los jugadores, factores sociales y habilidades técnicas y tácticas. Actualmente, este juego demanda altas intensidades, con el fin de ejecutar un rendimiento dinámico y rápido (Safania, Alizadeh & Nourshahi, 2011). Las demandas exigidas en este deporte conllevan a que los esfuerzos de alta intensidad se entremezclan con periodos de carga de baja intensidad (Romero & Fernández, 2014), requiriendo entonces que el personal profesional de campo mejore sus metodologías durante el entrenamiento, con el propósito de lograr adaptaciones fisiológicas y de desempeño requeridos para los cambios en la dinámica del juego.…”

“…En el fútbol, los juegos con dimensiones reducidas (SSG) se utilizan como un método para lograr altas intensidades, simulando las características de un juego oficial (Aguilar, Botelho, Lago, Macas, & Sampaio, 2012;Casamichana, Castellano, González, García & García, 2011;Katis & Kellis, 2009;Safania et al, 2011). Esta actividad de entrenamiento es una adaptación de la situación del juego real aplicada en la práctica, variando las dimensiones del terreno de juego, reduciendo el número de jugadores participantes y modificando las reglas oficiales, como la participación del portero y la duración del trabajo físico Dellal et al, 2012 ;Hill-Haas, et al, 2011;Jones & Drust, 2007;Katis & Kellis, 2009;Safania et al, 2011).…”

“…Esta actividad de entrenamiento es una adaptación de la situación del juego real aplicada en la práctica, variando las dimensiones del terreno de juego, reduciendo el número de jugadores participantes y modificando las reglas oficiales, como la participación del portero y la duración del trabajo físico Dellal et al, 2012 ;Hill-Haas, et al, 2011;Jones & Drust, 2007;Katis & Kellis, 2009;Safania et al, 2011).…”