A review on the effects of soccer small-sided games

M Aguiar, G Botelho, C Lago, V Maças… - Journal of human …, 2012 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Over the last years there has been a substantial growth in research related to specific
training methods in soccer with a strong emphasis on the effects of small-sided games. The …

How small-sided and conditioned games enhance acquisition of movement and decision-making skills

K Davids, D Araújo, V Correia… - Exercise and sport …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
A major interest in sports sciences has been the development of training programs that
provide team sports coaches with reliable methods for improving training while enhancing …

Time–motion, heart rate, perceptual and motor behaviour demands in small-sides soccer games: Effects of pitch size

D Casamichana, J Castellano - Journal of sports sciences, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of this study was to examine physical, physiological, and motor responses and
perceived exertion during different soccer drills. In small-sided games, the individual playing …

Small-sided games in soccer: amateur vs. professional players' physiological responses, physical, and technical activities

A Dellal, S Hill-Haas, C Lago-Penas… - The Journal of Strength …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Dellal, A, Hill-Haas, S, Lago-Penas, C, and Chamari, K. Small-sided games in
soccer: Amateur vs. professional players' physiological responses, physical, and technical …

Oscillations of centroid position and surface area of soccer teams in small-sided games

W Frencken, K Lemmink, N Delleman… - European journal of …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
There is a need for a collective variable that captures the dynamics of team sports like
soccer at match level. The centroid positions and surface areas of two soccer teams …

Time-motion analysis of acceleration demands of 4v4 small-sided soccer games played on different pitch sizes

C Hodgson, R Akenhead, K Thomas - Human movement science, 2014 - Elsevier
We aimed to quantify the time–motion characteristics and technical demands of small-sided
soccer games (SSGs) played on small, medium and large pitches using a high frequency …

Heart rate monitoring in soccer: interest and limits during competitive match play and training, practical application

D Alexandre, CD Da Silva, S Hill-Haas… - The Journal of …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Alexandre, D, Da Silva, C, Hill-Haas, S, Wong, DP, Natali, AJ, De Lima, JRP, Filho,
MGB, Marins, JCB, Garcia, ES, and Chamari, K. Heart rate monitoring in soccer: Interest and …

How perceiving additional targets modifies teams' tactical behavior during football small-sided games

B Travassos, B Gonçalves, R Marcelino… - Human movement …, 2014 - Elsevier
This study aimed to measure how the change on targets information modifies teams' tactical
behavior during football small-sided games. 20 male senior professional players divided in …

Designing small-sided games for training tactical aspects in soccer: Extrapolating pitch sizes from full-size professional matches

L Fradua, A Zubillaga, Ó Caro… - Journal of sports …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
The aims of this study were to examine the 1) individual playing area, 2) length and width of
the rectangle encompassing the individual playing area and 3) distance between the …

Develo** aerobic and anaerobic fitness using small-sided soccer games: Methodological proposals

FM Clemente, FML Martins… - Strength & Conditioning …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Abstract SOCCER COACHES HAVE BEEN INCREASING THE USE OF SMALL-SIDED
GAMES IN SOCCER TRAINING. THESE SMALL-SIDED GAMES SHOW A SIMILAR …