Variability of internal and external loads and technical/tactical outcomes during small-sided soccer games: a systematic review

Small-sided games (SSGs) are widely used in soccer training. However, some of the typical outcomes related to human responses during these games (namely internal and external load) may vary between sessions for similar practice conditions. Thus, the study of intra- and inter-bout variability in resp...

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Main Authors: Filipe Clemente, Rodrigo Aquino, Gibson Moreira Praça, Markel Rico-González, Rafael Oliveira, Ana Filipa Silva, Hugo Sarmento, José Afonso
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Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2021-08-01
Series:Biology of Sport
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Online Access:https://www.termedia.pl/Variability-of-internal-and-external-loads-and-technical-tactical-outcomes-during-small-sided-soccer-games-a-systematic-review,78,44415,1,1.html
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author Filipe Clemente
Rodrigo Aquino
Gibson Moreira Praça
Markel Rico-González
Rafael Oliveira
Ana Filipa Silva
Hugo Sarmento
José Afonso
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Rodrigo Aquino
Gibson Moreira Praça
Markel Rico-González
Rafael Oliveira
Ana Filipa Silva
Hugo Sarmento
José Afonso
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description Small-sided games (SSGs) are widely used in soccer training. However, some of the typical outcomes related to human responses during these games (namely internal and external load) may vary between sessions for similar practice conditions. Thus, the study of intra- and inter-bout variability in response to SSGs is progressively growing. This systematic review aimed to (1) identify studies that have examined the intra and inter-session bouts’ variability levels regarding the internal and external load and technical/tactical outcomes during SSGs and (2) summarize the main evidence. A systematic review of PubMed, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. From the 486 studies initially identified, 24 were fully reviewed, and their outcome measures were extracted and analyzed. Sixteen studies analyzed internal load, 13 studies analyzed external load variables, six studies analyzed technical execution, and two studies analyzed tactical behavior. All studies included SSGs with a range number of players between 2 to 14 (1 vs. 1 to 7 vs. 7 SSGs). Internal load and low-speed external load variables presented a low variability, while high variations were reported regarding the technical execution and high-speed external loads.
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spelling doaj.art-2896b4bf22fa44dba23dc6a0a1352bf62022-12-22T04:27:38ZengTermedia Publishing HouseBiology of Sport0860-021X2083-18622021-08-0139364767210.5114/biolsport.2022.10701644415Variability of internal and external loads and technical/tactical outcomes during small-sided soccer games: a systematic reviewFilipe ClementeRodrigo AquinoGibson Moreira PraçaMarkel Rico-GonzálezRafael OliveiraAna Filipa SilvaHugo SarmentoJosé AfonsoSmall-sided games (SSGs) are widely used in soccer training. However, some of the typical outcomes related to human responses during these games (namely internal and external load) may vary between sessions for similar practice conditions. Thus, the study of intra- and inter-bout variability in response to SSGs is progressively growing. This systematic review aimed to (1) identify studies that have examined the intra and inter-session bouts’ variability levels regarding the internal and external load and technical/tactical outcomes during SSGs and (2) summarize the main evidence. A systematic review of PubMed, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. From the 486 studies initially identified, 24 were fully reviewed, and their outcome measures were extracted and analyzed. Sixteen studies analyzed internal load, 13 studies analyzed external load variables, six studies analyzed technical execution, and two studies analyzed tactical behavior. All studies included SSGs with a range number of players between 2 to 14 (1 vs. 1 to 7 vs. 7 SSGs). Internal load and low-speed external load variables presented a low variability, while high variations were reported regarding the technical execution and high-speed external loads.https://www.termedia.pl/Variability-of-internal-and-external-loads-and-technical-tactical-outcomes-during-small-sided-soccer-games-a-systematic-review,78,44415,1,1.htmlfootball performance athletic performance conditioned games training load motor skills
spellingShingle Filipe Clemente
Rodrigo Aquino
Gibson Moreira Praça
Markel Rico-González
Rafael Oliveira
Ana Filipa Silva
Hugo Sarmento
José Afonso
Variability of internal and external loads and technical/tactical outcomes during small-sided soccer games: a systematic review
Biology of Sport
football
performance
athletic performance
conditioned games
training load
motor skills
title Variability of internal and external loads and technical/tactical outcomes during small-sided soccer games: a systematic review
title_full Variability of internal and external loads and technical/tactical outcomes during small-sided soccer games: a systematic review
title_fullStr Variability of internal and external loads and technical/tactical outcomes during small-sided soccer games: a systematic review
title_full_unstemmed Variability of internal and external loads and technical/tactical outcomes during small-sided soccer games: a systematic review
title_short Variability of internal and external loads and technical/tactical outcomes during small-sided soccer games: a systematic review
title_sort variability of internal and external loads and technical tactical outcomes during small sided soccer games a systematic review
topic football
performance
athletic performance
conditioned games
training load
motor skills
url https://www.termedia.pl/Variability-of-internal-and-external-loads-and-technical-tactical-outcomes-during-small-sided-soccer-games-a-systematic-review,78,44415,1,1.html
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