The purpose of this paper was to systematically review and organise the literature on soccer
SSGs, in order to ascertain the most frequently researched topics, characterise the …

Small-sided games (SSG) are played on a small pitch, often using modified rules and
involving a smaller number of players. This article aimed to critically analyse the literature to …

There have been considerable advances in monitoring training load in running-based team
sports in recent years. Novel technologies nowadays offer ample opportunities to …

Purpose: To quantify the seasonal training load completed by professional soccer players of
the English Premier League. Methods: Thirty players were sampled (using GPS, heart rate …

Purpose: The aim of this study was to quantify and predict relationships between rating of
perceived exertion (RPE) and GPS training-load (TL) variables in professional Australian …

Purpose: To compare the peak intensity of typical small-sided games (SSGs) with those of
official matches in terms of running demands and mechanical work (MechW) over different …

The study aims were to describe positional differences in the acceleration and sprint profiles
of professional football players in match-play, and analyse start speeds required based on …

Purpose The aim of this review is to summarize the current scientific knowledge about
acceleration and deceleration demands during football training. Methods A systematic …

Purpose: The aim of the current study was to identify the external-training-load markers that
are most influential on session rating of perceived exertion (RPE) of training load (RPE-TL) …

The purposes of the present study are:(a) to characterize the external (eTL) and internal load
(iTL) of official matches and small-sided games (SSGs) in relation to their objective,(b) to …