Developing Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness Using Small-Sided Soccer Games: Methodological Proposals

Soccer coaches have been increasing the use of small-sided games in soccer training. These small-sided games show a similar efficiency as traditional running methods (without the use of a ball) in developing physical fitness in soccer players. Moreover, small-sided games enable the development of bo...

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Published in:Strength and conditioning journal 2014-06, Vol.36 (3), p.76-87
Main Authors: Clemente, Filipe M., Lourenço Martins, Fernando M., Mendes, Rui S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Human performance
Physical fitness
Physiology
Running
Skill development
Soccer
Sports training
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Summary:Soccer coaches have been increasing the use of small-sided games in soccer training. These small-sided games show a similar efficiency as traditional running methods (without the use of a ball) in developing physical fitness in soccer players. Moreover, small-sided games enable the development of both technical skills and tactical actions. However, there is little knowledge about the proper organization that is necessary for small-sided games to achieve the desired effects in soccer players. This review aims to summarize the physiological effects on soccer players promoted by small-sided games and to develop a methodological schematization for organizing small-sided games.
ISSN:1524-1602
1533-4295
DOI:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000063