ArticleBMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation2023
Effect of interval and continuous small-sided games training on the bio-motor abilities of young soccer players: a comparative study.
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- Effects of small-sided games and dribbling circuit training on physical and technical skills in youth soccer players.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
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- Effects of integrating intermittent training, interval training, and small-sided games on aerobic capacity in youth soccer players using a 3:1 periodized micro-cycle.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Dynamic Balance in Young Adult Smokers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Comparative analysis of morning and evening training on performance and well-being in elite soccer players.Physiological reports · 2025Article
- Effects of Intermittent Versus Continuous Small-Sided Games on Athletic Performance in Male Youth Soccer Players: A Pilot Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The effect of continuous vs. intermittent protocols during small-sided games in soccer on physiological, physical, technical and tactical performance.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Review
- Agility development in youth soccer: the efficacy of fixed-role small-sided games.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
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objectiveThe present study compared the effects of two different small-sided game (SSG) training methods, interval (ISSG) and continuous (CSSG) on the bio-motor abilities of young soccer players.
methodsSixteen young soccer players (age: 19.5 ± 0.5 years; height: 177 ± 4.72 cm) were ranked based on the result of a running-based anaerobic sprint test (RAST) and randomly divided into two groups: CSSG (n = 8) and ISSG (n = 8). The training protocols were performed for eight weeks, three sessions per week. Participants were assessed twice (pre- and post-intervention) to estimate their anaerobic capacity with the RAST, aerobic capacity with Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test, body fat percentage with a bioimpedance analysis, speed with a 30-meter run test, and agility with the Illinois agility test. During the training session, the rating of the perceived exertion (RPE) and heart rate (mean and maximum) were recorded to assess the training load.
resultsIn general, aerobic and anaerobic capacities improved after ISSG (p < 0.05, for all). The between-group analysis with repeated measures ANOVA revealed higher values for ISSG than CSSG groups post-intervention in anaerobic power (p = 0.042, ηp
conclusionIn conclusion, the findings of this study suggests that ISSG can lead to better improvements in anaerobic power and aerobic capacity than CSSG. Additionally, the ISSG led to a lower mean heart rate and RPE than the CSSG. Therefore, coaches and trainers may want to consider incorporating ISSG into their training programs for young soccer players to enhance their bio-motor abilities.
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