ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Effects of Intermittent Versus Continuous Small-Sided Games on Athletic Performance in Male Youth Soccer Players: A Pilot Study.
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- Comparative analysis of morning and evening training on performance and well-being in elite soccer players.Physiological reports · 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
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Abstract
Adjusting the design of small-sided games and selecting the appropriate format can significantly enhance training outcomes and player development in soccer. The aim of the study was to compare the effects of intermittent small-sided games (ISSG) and continuous small-sided games (CSSG) on athletic performance metrics in male soccer players. This pilot study was conducted using a parallel group pre-test and post-test design, with 16 male youth soccer players randomly assigned to two groups: the ISSG group (
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