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ArticleJournal of human kinetics2025

Exploring the Effects of Players' Numbers and Court Size on Tactical-Technical Performance Analysis of Novice Players in Basketball Small-Sided Games.

Walber Jose Figueiredo de Souza, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Samuel da Silva Aguiar, Larissa Pittner, Erivaldo Machado Araújo, Matheus de Souza Rocha, Francielli Evelin Lopes Silva, Ana Filipa Silva, Henrique de Oliveira Castro

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Article in Journal of human kinetics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Walber Jose Figueiredo de SouzaPhysical Education Department, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5268-8500
Filipe Manuel ClementeEscola Superior Desporto e Lazer, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9813-2842
Samuel da Silva AguiarPhysical Education Department, University Center UDF, Brasília, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9057-4096
Larissa PittnerPhysical Education Department, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5223-0682
Erivaldo Machado AraújoPhysical Education Department, University Center UDF, Brasília, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5444-4163
Matheus de Souza RochaPhysical Education Department, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2614-9714
Francielli Evelin Lopes SilvaPhysical Education Department, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6149-6044
Ana Filipa SilvaEscola Superior Desporto e Lazer, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1772-1272
Henrique de Oliveira CastroPhysical Education Department, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0545-164X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study aims to examine the tactical behavior, decision-making, and technical skills of young novice basketball players in small-sided games (SSGs) with different numerical configurations and court sizes. Participants were 16 novice male players aged between 11 and 15 years with no competitive experience. A total of 13 games were played, comprising nine SSG formats with numerical equality, superiority, and inferiority, in two court sizes: a full court (FC) and a half court (HC). In SSGs played in the FC, pass efficacy was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in 5 vs. 4 and 4 vs. 3 formats, while dribble efficacy was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in the 2 vs. 1 HC format. The 3 vs. 3 FC format showed greater (p < 0.05) shot efficacy. Reception efficacy was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in the 2 vs. 1 HC format, as well as rebound efficacy. However, appropriate passes were significantly lower (p < 0.05) in the 4 vs. 3 FC format. Dribble efficacy was significantly greater (p < 0.05) in the 2 vs. 1 HC format and appropriate shots were significantly greater (p < 0.05) in the 2 vs. 1 HC format. Regarding defensive and offensive technical-tactical actions, the 3 vs. 3 HC format presented significantly higher values (p < 0.05) of support, while ball marking was significantly greater (p < 0.05) in the 3 vs. 2 HC format. In conclusion, this study indicates that smaller (balanced and unbalanced) SSG formats tend to enhance the frequency, effectiveness, and appropriateness of attacking and defensive behaviors, particularly those involving direct actions.

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constrained gamestacticstask constraintsteam sportstechnique

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PMCPMC12127940

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