Effects of pitch size and set configuration on mechanical responses and fatigue induced by different small-sided games in soccer

Introduction: Physical match actions are simulated through modified games. Pitch size and set configuration seems to influence the physical responses during small-sided games. Objective: The aim of the present study is to analyze the effects of pitch size and set configuration during small-sided...

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Main Authors: Javier Hidalgo de Mora, Pedro Jesús Cornejo-Daza, Juan Sánchez-Valdepeñas, Luis Rodiles-Guerrero, Javier Riscart López, Miguel Ángel Campos-Vázquez, Fernando Pareja-Blanco
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author Javier Hidalgo de Mora
Pedro Jesús Cornejo-Daza
Juan Sánchez-Valdepeñas
Luis Rodiles-Guerrero
Javier Riscart López
Miguel Ángel Campos-Vázquez
Fernando Pareja-Blanco
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Pedro Jesús Cornejo-Daza
Juan Sánchez-Valdepeñas
Luis Rodiles-Guerrero
Javier Riscart López
Miguel Ángel Campos-Vázquez
Fernando Pareja-Blanco
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description Introduction: Physical match actions are simulated through modified games. Pitch size and set configuration seems to influence the physical responses during small-sided games. Objective: The aim of the present study is to analyze the effects of pitch size and set configuration during small-sided games. Methodology: Fourteen young male field soccer players performed three small-sided games, involving 7 vs. 7 + 2 goalkeepers: 3 x 8 min with 5 min of rest between sets on a 68 x 40 m pitch (194 m2); same pitch area but 6 x 4 min with 2 min of rest (194 m2); and 6 x 4 min with 2 min of rest on a 40 x 34 m pitch (97 m2). Vertical jump, kick velocity and sprint were assessed to examine the residual fatigue before and after each small-sided game. Results: Larger pitch sizes showed significantly higher physical demands. Shorter bouts demanded greater distances at high intensity than longer bouts. A significant SSG x time interaction was observed for 10-m sprint time (P = 0.04), where a greater impairment was observed after completing 6 x 4 min (194 m2). Discussion: Higher external loads have been observed during games on larger pitches. A 4 min bout was provided as the optimal physical training stimulus. Conclusions: Larger pitch sizes and shorter bout durations are higher-demand games than smaller pitch sizes and longer bouts. Sprint performance is impaired after completing every small-sided game, especially acceleration capacity after completing modified games involving larger pitch areas and shorter bout durations.
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spelling doaj-art-d9bded5e618e4a4896bbb45c5c4fe0892025-08-20T02:35:08ZengFEADEFRetos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación1579-17261988-20412024-12-016310.47197/retos.v63.109184Effects of pitch size and set configuration on mechanical responses and fatigue induced by different small-sided games in soccerJavier Hidalgo de Mora0Pedro Jesús Cornejo-Daza1Juan Sánchez-Valdepeñas2Luis Rodiles-Guerrero3Javier Riscart López4Miguel Ángel Campos-Vázquez5Fernando Pareja-Blanco6Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, SpainUniversidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, SpainUniversidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, SpainUniversidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, SpainUniversity of CádizUniversidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, SpainUniversidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, Spain Introduction: Physical match actions are simulated through modified games. Pitch size and set configuration seems to influence the physical responses during small-sided games. Objective: The aim of the present study is to analyze the effects of pitch size and set configuration during small-sided games. Methodology: Fourteen young male field soccer players performed three small-sided games, involving 7 vs. 7 + 2 goalkeepers: 3 x 8 min with 5 min of rest between sets on a 68 x 40 m pitch (194 m2); same pitch area but 6 x 4 min with 2 min of rest (194 m2); and 6 x 4 min with 2 min of rest on a 40 x 34 m pitch (97 m2). Vertical jump, kick velocity and sprint were assessed to examine the residual fatigue before and after each small-sided game. Results: Larger pitch sizes showed significantly higher physical demands. Shorter bouts demanded greater distances at high intensity than longer bouts. A significant SSG x time interaction was observed for 10-m sprint time (P = 0.04), where a greater impairment was observed after completing 6 x 4 min (194 m2). Discussion: Higher external loads have been observed during games on larger pitches. A 4 min bout was provided as the optimal physical training stimulus. Conclusions: Larger pitch sizes and shorter bout durations are higher-demand games than smaller pitch sizes and longer bouts. Sprint performance is impaired after completing every small-sided game, especially acceleration capacity after completing modified games involving larger pitch areas and shorter bout durations. https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/retos/article/view/109184Bout durationexternal loadphysical performancerelative arearesidual fatigueteam sports
spellingShingle Javier Hidalgo de Mora
Pedro Jesús Cornejo-Daza
Juan Sánchez-Valdepeñas
Luis Rodiles-Guerrero
Javier Riscart López
Miguel Ángel Campos-Vázquez
Fernando Pareja-Blanco
Effects of pitch size and set configuration on mechanical responses and fatigue induced by different small-sided games in soccer
Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación
Bout duration
external load
physical performance
relative area
residual fatigue
team sports
title Effects of pitch size and set configuration on mechanical responses and fatigue induced by different small-sided games in soccer
title_full Effects of pitch size and set configuration on mechanical responses and fatigue induced by different small-sided games in soccer
title_fullStr Effects of pitch size and set configuration on mechanical responses and fatigue induced by different small-sided games in soccer
title_full_unstemmed Effects of pitch size and set configuration on mechanical responses and fatigue induced by different small-sided games in soccer
title_short Effects of pitch size and set configuration on mechanical responses and fatigue induced by different small-sided games in soccer
title_sort effects of pitch size and set configuration on mechanical responses and fatigue induced by different small sided games in soccer
topic Bout duration
external load
physical performance
relative area
residual fatigue
team sports
url https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/retos/article/view/109184
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