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ArticleBiology of sport2026

The effectiveness of differential learning in small-sided soccer games for skill development in U20 amateur male players.

Jaouher Hamaidi, Wissem Dhahbi, Mohamed Mansour Bouzourraa, Noomen Guelmami, Mohamed Ben Aissa, Wassim Moalla, Ismail Dergaa, Katja Weiss, Thomas Rosemann, Beat Knechtle and 1 more

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Jaouher HamaidiHigh Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar-Said, University of Manouba, Manouba 2010, Tunisia.
Wissem DhahbiResearch Unit "Sport Sciences, Health and Movement", Higher Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Kef, Tunisia.
Mohamed Mansour BouzourraaHigh Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar-Said, University of Manouba, Manouba 2010, Tunisia.
Noomen GuelmamiDepartment of Human and Social Sciences, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Kef 7100, Tunisia.
Mohamed Ben AissaHigh Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar-Said, University of Manouba, Manouba 2010, Tunisia.
Wassim MoallaLR 19JS01 EM2S, Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax, Tunisia.
Ismail DergaaDepartment of Human and Social Sciences, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Kef 7100, Tunisia.
Katja WeissInstitute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Thomas RosemannInstitute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Beat KnechtleInstitute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Makrem ZghibiDepartment of Human and Social Sciences, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Kef 7100, Tunisia.

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Abstract

Traditional soccer training relies on repetitive drills, while modern approaches emphasize personalized strategies that better suit individual player development needs. This study examined the effects of Small-Sided Games (SSGs) alone and in combination with Differential Learning (SSG + DL) on physiological responses, tactical behaviors, and technical skills enhancement of soccer players. Twenty male soccer players participated in this randomized controlled trial, assigned to either a control group (SSG, n = 10, age: 19.4 ± 1.07 years) or an intervention group (SSG + DL, n = 10, age: 18.2 ± 0.91 years). Physiological responses (heart rate, blood lactate, RPE), tactical behaviors, and technical skills were assessed before and after an 8-week training program (four sessions weekly). Large main effects of Time were found for technical/tactical skills including possession (η

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Adaptive learningFootballMotor skill learningPerformance metricsPlayer development

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