Effects of pitch size on soccer players’ physiological, physical, technical, and tactical responses during small-sided games: a meta-analytical comparison

One of the most often-used task constraints in designing small-sided games (SSGs) is the manipulation of pitch size to promote increases or decreases in the relative area per player. Such adjustments cause hanges in the acute responses during SSGs. This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to...

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Main Authors: Filipe Clemente, Gibson Moreira Praça, Rodrigo Aquino, Daniel Castillo, Javier Raya-González, Markel Rico-González, José Afonso, Hugo Sarmento, Ana Filipa Silva, Rui Silva, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo
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Published: Termedia Publishing House 2022-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.termedia.pl/Effects-of-pitch-size-on-soccer-players-physiological-physical-technical-and-tactical-responses-during-small-sided-games-a-meta-analytical-comparison,78,45623,1,1.html
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author Filipe Clemente
Gibson Moreira Praça
Rodrigo Aquino
Daniel Castillo
Javier Raya-González
Markel Rico-González
José Afonso
Hugo Sarmento
Ana Filipa Silva
Rui Silva
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo
author_facet Filipe Clemente
Gibson Moreira Praça
Rodrigo Aquino
Daniel Castillo
Javier Raya-González
Markel Rico-González
José Afonso
Hugo Sarmento
Ana Filipa Silva
Rui Silva
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo
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description One of the most often-used task constraints in designing small-sided games (SSGs) is the manipulation of pitch size to promote increases or decreases in the relative area per player. Such adjustments cause hanges in the acute responses during SSGs. This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to compare the effects of smaller vs. larger pitch sizes on soccer players’ physiological, physical, technical, and tactical responses during SSGs. Comparisons between smaller and larger pitches were not considered based on a specific size, but also between using at least two dimensions in the same comparative study, aiming to understand differences between using smaller and larger (independently of the specific dimensions). The data sources utilized were PubMed, PsycINFO, Scielo, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science. The database search initially yielded 249 titles. From those, 41 articles were eligible for the systematic review and meta-analysis. Results revealed that, compared to smaller pitches, SSGs played on larger pitches induced greater values for heart rate (p < 0.001; ES = 0.50), rate of perceived exertion (p < 0.001; ES = 0.70), total distance (p < 0.001; ES = 1.95), high-speed running (p < 0.001; ES = 1.20), stretch index (p < 0.001; ES = 1.02) and surface area (p < 0.001; ES = 1.54). No significant differences were found between pitch size regarding the numbers of accelerations (p = 0.232; ES = 0.45), decelerations (p = 0.111; ES = 0.85), passes (p = 0.897; ES = 0.02), dribbles (p = 0.823; ES = -0.05), or positional centroid (p = 0.053; ES = 0.56). Larger pitch sizes can be implemented as a meaningful task constraint to increase the internal and external load experienced by soccer players during SSGs, as well as to increase the dispersion of players while acting together. These results were found independent of format and age group.
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spelling doaj.art-29370f1464904e85adfb5984189490072023-01-25T12:59:43ZengTermedia Publishing HouseBiology of Sport0860-021X2083-18622022-01-0140111114710.5114/biolsport.2023.11074845623Effects of pitch size on soccer players’ physiological, physical, technical, and tactical responses during small-sided games: a meta-analytical comparisonFilipe ClementeGibson Moreira PraçaRodrigo AquinoDaniel CastilloJavier Raya-GonzálezMarkel Rico-GonzálezJosé AfonsoHugo SarmentoAna Filipa SilvaRui SilvaRodrigo Ramirez-CampilloOne of the most often-used task constraints in designing small-sided games (SSGs) is the manipulation of pitch size to promote increases or decreases in the relative area per player. Such adjustments cause hanges in the acute responses during SSGs. This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to compare the effects of smaller vs. larger pitch sizes on soccer players’ physiological, physical, technical, and tactical responses during SSGs. Comparisons between smaller and larger pitches were not considered based on a specific size, but also between using at least two dimensions in the same comparative study, aiming to understand differences between using smaller and larger (independently of the specific dimensions). The data sources utilized were PubMed, PsycINFO, Scielo, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science. The database search initially yielded 249 titles. From those, 41 articles were eligible for the systematic review and meta-analysis. Results revealed that, compared to smaller pitches, SSGs played on larger pitches induced greater values for heart rate (p < 0.001; ES = 0.50), rate of perceived exertion (p < 0.001; ES = 0.70), total distance (p < 0.001; ES = 1.95), high-speed running (p < 0.001; ES = 1.20), stretch index (p < 0.001; ES = 1.02) and surface area (p < 0.001; ES = 1.54). No significant differences were found between pitch size regarding the numbers of accelerations (p = 0.232; ES = 0.45), decelerations (p = 0.111; ES = 0.85), passes (p = 0.897; ES = 0.02), dribbles (p = 0.823; ES = -0.05), or positional centroid (p = 0.053; ES = 0.56). Larger pitch sizes can be implemented as a meaningful task constraint to increase the internal and external load experienced by soccer players during SSGs, as well as to increase the dispersion of players while acting together. These results were found independent of format and age group.https://www.termedia.pl/Effects-of-pitch-size-on-soccer-players-physiological-physical-technical-and-tactical-responses-during-small-sided-games-a-meta-analytical-comparison,78,45623,1,1.htmlfootball soccer athletic performance human physical conditioning motor learning motor skills
spellingShingle Filipe Clemente
Gibson Moreira Praça
Rodrigo Aquino
Daniel Castillo
Javier Raya-González
Markel Rico-González
José Afonso
Hugo Sarmento
Ana Filipa Silva
Rui Silva
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo
Effects of pitch size on soccer players’ physiological, physical, technical, and tactical responses during small-sided games: a meta-analytical comparison
Biology of Sport
football
soccer
athletic performance
human physical conditioning
motor learning
motor skills
title Effects of pitch size on soccer players’ physiological, physical, technical, and tactical responses during small-sided games: a meta-analytical comparison
title_full Effects of pitch size on soccer players’ physiological, physical, technical, and tactical responses during small-sided games: a meta-analytical comparison
title_fullStr Effects of pitch size on soccer players’ physiological, physical, technical, and tactical responses during small-sided games: a meta-analytical comparison
title_full_unstemmed Effects of pitch size on soccer players’ physiological, physical, technical, and tactical responses during small-sided games: a meta-analytical comparison
title_short Effects of pitch size on soccer players’ physiological, physical, technical, and tactical responses during small-sided games: a meta-analytical comparison
title_sort effects of pitch size on soccer players physiological physical technical and tactical responses during small sided games a meta analytical comparison
topic football
soccer
athletic performance
human physical conditioning
motor learning
motor skills
url https://www.termedia.pl/Effects-of-pitch-size-on-soccer-players-physiological-physical-technical-and-tactical-responses-during-small-sided-games-a-meta-analytical-comparison,78,45623,1,1.html
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