How manipulation of playing area dimensions in ball possession games constrains physical effort and technical actions in under-11, under-15 and under-23 soccer players

Nunes, Nuno André; Gonçalves, Bruno; Davids, Keith; Esteves, Pedro; Travassos, Bruno

doi:10.1080/15438627.2020.1770760

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“…Studies conducted with athletes older than those in our investigation found HR of 88-89% HR max in 1 × 1 SSG [29,30]. As for the external load, the results are in line with the expectations [8,9,12]. There was an increase in total distance, explosive distance, and maximum sprint with the increase in pitch size.…”

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Physiological and physical effects associated with task constraints, pitch size, and floater player participation in U-12 1 × 1 soccer small-sided games

Santos¹,

Figueiredo²,

Ferreira³

et al. 2022

Hum Mov.

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Purpose. The study aim was to analyse 1 × 1 small-sided games (SSGs) with and without floating players, in different pitch sizes. Methods. Ten U-12 soccer players were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 (n = 4) performed 1 × 1 SSG and group 2 (n = 6) performed 1 × 1 + 1 SSG. Field sizes of 5 × 10 m (SSG1), 10 × 15 m (SSG2), and 15 × 20 m (SSG3) were used, all with small goals. The studied variables were heart rate (HR), total distance, explosive distance (> 12 km/h), accelerations, decelerations, maximum sprint, player load (PL) intensity and volume. The data were collected through WIMU PROTM and analysed with IbM SPSS Statistics. Descriptive analyses and comparisons between the effects of internal and external PL and SSG were performed with the Mann-Whitney U test. Results. Increasing the pitch size in 1 × 1 and 1 × 1 + 1 SSGs led to raised total distance, maximum sprint, and PL. In 1 × 1 and 1 × 1 + 1 SSGs, the time practice was predominantly associated with HR max intervals above 90%. Statistically sig ni ficant differences were observed between 1

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“…In 1 × 1 SSGs, sizes of 5 × 10 m are referred to as small, 10 × 15 m as medium, and 15 × 20 m as large [10,11]. The players' work is influenced by the pitch size [3]; the distance, explosive distance, and maximum sprint raise with increasing playing area [8,9,12,13].…”

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Physiological and physical effects associated with task constraints, pitch size, and floater player participation in U-12 1 × 1 soccer small-sided games

Santos¹,

Figueiredo²,

Ferreira³

et al. 2022

Hum Mov.

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“…Interestingly, and in opposition to S and L playing areas, it was noticed that in the M playing area, both U11 and U15 felt the SSG more intense when compared with the U23 age-category. Indeed, Nunes et al (2020) reported higher scores of the RPE for U23 players on small playing areas and for U11 players on larger playing areas, with no differences stated for U15 players between areas of play. According to Malina et al (2007) , children feel less effort than adults in training and competitive activities.…”

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Exploration of the Age-Category Soccer Performance Effects During Ball Possession Small-Sided Games

Nunes¹,

Gonçalves²,

Fenner³

et al. 2021

Journal of Human Kinetics

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Small-sided games have been adopted as an integral part of soccer training, however, the use of task constraints by the coach and the action capabilities of both players and teams require further investigation. The aim of this investigation was to explore the age-category effects (under-11: U11, under-15: U15 and under-23: U23) on external training workloads (total distance covered, distance covered while walking, running and sprinting, number of sprints and maximum sprint speed), internal training load metrics (rate of perceived exertion, RPE) and tactical individual actions (passing number with dominant and non-dominant foot, and max passing speed) during 4 vs. 4 ball possession small-sided game constrained within three different playing areas (small: 20 x 15 m, medium: 25 x 20 m, and large: 30 x 25 m). Results revealed substantial differences (all p < .001) for each specific playing area observed across many of the external workload measures. For every area analysed, U23 players covered more distance walking, whereas U11 and U15 players covered more distances at higher intensities. Additionally, significant differences were found for the RPE (small playing area: p = .001; large playing area: p < .001) with U23 and U15 players showing higher scores compared with U11 ones. It can be concluded that a 4 vs. 4 ball possession small-sided game can provide different performance related stimuli to players, depending on age category and the playing surface area. Therefore, coaches and individuals involved with training and development of soccer players across all age groups should be aware of the key variables highlighted in this study before planning training drills.

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“…As players move further away from each other and as the effective playing space increases, players have more space to move in high-speed running. Other studies highlighted that when playing space increases, the distances covered by the players in different speed zones also increases [26,27]. Nunes et al [26] observed that U-15 and U-23 players performed more sprints in SSCG with a larger playing area.…”

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Applying Different Strategies of Task Constraint Manipulation in Small-Sided and Conditioned Games: How Do They Impact Physical and Tactical Demands?

Machado

Góes

Aquino

et al. 2022

Sensors

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This study aimed to investigate how different strategies of task constraint manipulation impact physical and tactical demands in small-sided and conditioned games (SSCG). Ten recreational U-17 soccer players participated in this study (16.89 ± 0.11 years). We used different strategies of task manipulation to design two 4 vs. 4 SSCG: Structural SSCG and Functional SSCG. In Structural SSCG, pitch format and goal sizes were manipulated, while in Functional SSCG, players were allowed to kick the ball twice and at least 5 passes to shoot at the opponent’s goal. Players participated in four Structural and Functional SSCG, of five minutes duration with a two-minute interval in between. Players’ physical performance and tactical behavior were assessed using the WIMU PROTM inertial device. Structural SSCG stimulated players to cover more distance in sprinting (p = 0.003) and high-speed running (p < 0.001). Regarding tactical behavior, Structural SSCG stimulated players to explore game space better (p < 0.001). Moreover, Functional SSCG stimulated players to be closer to the ball, decreasing the effective playing space (p = 0.008). We conclude that these strategies of task constraint manipulation impact physical and tactical demands of the game.

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How manipulation of playing area dimensions in ball possession games constrains physical effort and technical actions in under-11, under-15 and under-23 soccer players

Abstract: How manipulation of playing area dimensions in ball possession games constrains physical effort and technical actions in under-11, under-15 and under-23 soccer players. Research in Sports Medicine, 1-15.

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Physiological and physical effects associated with task constraints, pitch size, and floater player participation in U-12 1 × 1 soccer small-sided games

Physiological and physical effects associated with task constraints, pitch size, and floater player participation in U-12 1 × 1 soccer small-sided games

Exploration of the Age-Category Soccer Performance Effects During Ball Possession Small-Sided Games

Applying Different Strategies of Task Constraint Manipulation in Small-Sided and Conditioned Games: How Do They Impact Physical and Tactical Demands?

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