Aim: The Small-Sided Games (SSG) are games with players number, rule, pitch and time modified,used in open skill sport training.In soccer they are identified with the term Small-Sided Games. The literature provides data on the SSG organizational methods in relation to the players number and the pitch size, the use of wildcard players, the recovery times and the recovery mode; but the game space configuration represents a relevant variable especially for the young soccer player who is confronted with situations that are cognitive challenge. This study aims to analyze the research that has described the effects of different spatial configurations in the SSG training session with young soccer players. Methods: A systematic search of the PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science databases was conducted in September 2019, from January 2000 to August 2019. The keywords used were “small-sided games” or “small-sided soccer games”, each one associated with the terms "pitch", "young players”, “analysis”. The search was no limited based on language; the search was limited based on only age (< 18 years). The studies presenting the keyword "small-sided games" but which referred to other sports than soccer have been delated. Results:The screening (n = 23 studies), allowed to identify 3 articles that were analyzed for the systematic review to describe the effects of different field configurations on the external load during the execution of the SSG with young soccer players. Conclusion: The results obtained in this analysis allow to "weight" the technical-tactical exercises with young soccer players. The use of various spatial field configurations could determine a further technical difficulty but certainly imposes a different external load in the young soccer player.The SSG traditional version (ball possession) is the format that allows to obtain the highest values of total achieved distance, of high intensity meters and number of decelerations.
Small-sided games configuration pitch and external motor load relationship in young soccer players: Narrativeliterature review
Sannicandro I.
2019-01-01
Abstract
Aim: The Small-Sided Games (SSG) are games with players number, rule, pitch and time modified,used in open skill sport training.In soccer they are identified with the term Small-Sided Games. The literature provides data on the SSG organizational methods in relation to the players number and the pitch size, the use of wildcard players, the recovery times and the recovery mode; but the game space configuration represents a relevant variable especially for the young soccer player who is confronted with situations that are cognitive challenge. This study aims to analyze the research that has described the effects of different spatial configurations in the SSG training session with young soccer players. Methods: A systematic search of the PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science databases was conducted in September 2019, from January 2000 to August 2019. The keywords used were “small-sided games” or “small-sided soccer games”, each one associated with the terms "pitch", "young players”, “analysis”. The search was no limited based on language; the search was limited based on only age (< 18 years). The studies presenting the keyword "small-sided games" but which referred to other sports than soccer have been delated. Results:The screening (n = 23 studies), allowed to identify 3 articles that were analyzed for the systematic review to describe the effects of different field configurations on the external load during the execution of the SSG with young soccer players. Conclusion: The results obtained in this analysis allow to "weight" the technical-tactical exercises with young soccer players. The use of various spatial field configurations could determine a further technical difficulty but certainly imposes a different external load in the young soccer player.The SSG traditional version (ball possession) is the format that allows to obtain the highest values of total achieved distance, of high intensity meters and number of decelerations.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
