Changes in tactical behavior during small-sided and conditioned games performed within a training session

Praça, Gibson Moreira; Barbosa, Gustavo Fernandes; Moreira, Pedro Emílio Drumond; Sousa, Ricardo Geraldo de; Bredt, Sarah da Glória Teles; Chagas, Mauro Heleno; Morales, Juan Carlos; Greco, Pablo Juan; Memmert, Daniel

doi:10.1590/1980-0037.2020v22e71126

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“…For this reason, when adopting SSGs, it seems plausible to expect that players’ responses will be highly variable, as they can adapt their behavior to create novel contexts. For example, a recent study showed that players’ behavioral efficiency was higher in the last bout than in the first [ 42 ], which supports the rationale that different technical executions are likely to be observed over successive bouts (within-session variation). Also, the task constraints seem to indicate players’ preferable methods for solving the emerging problems [ 43 , 44 ].…”

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

Clemente¹,

Aquino²,

Praça³

et al. 2022

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

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Praça³

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“…As previously reported in the literature, a higher width value in the numerical superiority conditions was expected due to the possibility of exploring the additional players' advantage through circulating the ball. 10 However, the results did not confirm this assumption, as there were no differences between the protocols. Previous studies demonstrated that teams tend to adopt a zonal defense focused on protecting the central corridor of the pitch when in numerical inferiority.…”

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“…14 This instrument aims at assessing players' ability to solve emerging problems from both tactical (decision-making) and motor (technical execution) points of view. 14 However, previous studies emphasised offensive and defensive tactical behaviours 10,15,16 dedicating little attention to transition momentssuch as the counter-attack. In official matches, different studies reported data on players' actions and outcomes, [17][18][19] although there is no available data on how SSGs can be used to develop players' skills to deal with counter-attack contextual characteristics in soccer.…”

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“…Teaching game principles through task constraint manipulation has been extensively suggested in the literature. For example, 10 showed that adding support players at the field sidelines improves players’ spatial exploration in length. This measure is understood as the distance between the furthest players in the pitch length that can be obtained through Global Positioning Systems (GPS).…”

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Designing small-sided games for counter-attack training in youth soccer

Rochael

Praça

2023

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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The present study aimed to test different designs of counter-attacking training on tactical behaviour by manipulating the number of players and time pressure (limitation on the duration of the players’ offensive action). Specifically, we compared the influence of time pressure and numerical superiority (through an additional player) on the players’ performance and tactical behaviour in small-sided games (SSGs). Forty under-17 soccer athletes participated in the study. The athletes performed 4 SSGs in the following configurations: numerical equality and time pressure (GR-4 × 4-GR – TP); numerical equality and no time pressure (GR-4 × 4-GR – NTP); numerical superiority and time pressure (GR-5 × 4-GR – TP) and numerical superiority and no time pressure (GR-5 × 4-GR – NTP). Tactical performance was evaluated using the Game Performance Evaluation Tool (GPET), and tactical behaviour using positional data measured by the Global Positioning System. The statistical analysis was performed using two-way repeated measures analysis of variance. There was a better tactical performance in decision-making (0.669 ± 0.135, p = .02 and r = .27) and execution (0.602 ± 0.134, p = .002 and r = .44) of technical-tactical actions in the SSG without the time pressure rule. Furthermore, the space exploration index showed lower values (5.634 ± 0.604, p = .007 and r = .32) in games with time pressure than in games without this rule, and there were no significant differences for player length and width behaviour between protocols. It is concluded that the time pressure rule reduces the exploratory behaviour of the players. Understanding these effects allows coaches to plan better training sessions that address the contents of counter-attacks in SSG.

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“…Indeed, previous studies have reported an association between tactical performance, specific motor skills, perceptual–cognitive–motor skills, and decision making effectiveness in athletic development [ 24 , 25 , 26 ]. Specifically, the small-sided games (SSGs) have contextual dynamics that improve individual and collective technical–tactical expertise in young football players [ 27 , 28 ]. During the game, it can be highlighted that: (i) most of the game’s actions happen without ball; (ii) technical skills may be enhanced or blinded by the tactical understanding or knowledge of each player; (iii) lacking tactical knowledge may limit the execution of technical skills [ 21 ].…”

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Tactical Knowledge by Decision Making and Motor Efficiency of Young Football Players in Different Playing Positions during a Three-a-Side Small-Sided Game

Matos¹,

Moreira

Alves

et al. 2023

Behavioral Sciences

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The aim of this study was to compare the tactical knowledge of young football players in different playing positions during a three-a-side small-sided game (SSG). Observational data was collected from 71 players (M = 12.16; SD = 1.55 years): 11 goalkeepers, 22 defenders, 15 midfielders, and 23 forwards. In total, 4 min of three-a-side SSGs (GR + 3 vs. 3 + GR) were recorded to assess tactical performance using a digital camera (GoPro Hero 6® version 02.01). The SSGs were performed on a field with a constant area (36 × 27 m). Video analyses were performed using LongoMatch® version 1.5.9 to record football performance; we then assessed tactical performance by using the Football Tactical Assessment System (Fut-Sat). This instrument evaluates the average of well-defined action indexes for each game in decision making principle and motor skills, specifically: (i) Decision Making Index (DMI); (ii) Motor Effectiveness Index (MEI); (iii) Effectiveness Index (I). The indexes were calculated by the ratio between the correct actions and the total. The Kruskal–Wallis test was used to evaluate differences between playing positions. The results showed that tactical performance by principles seems to be significantly different according to playing position. Differences were found between defenders and forwards (H = −11.92; p = 0.03) and defenders and midfielders (H = −16.13; p = 0.01) in contention principle. In conclusion, tactical knowledge of training based on the principles of the game can help coaches and players better understand and predict each player’s actions during the game.

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Changes in tactical behavior during small-sided and conditioned games performed within a training session

Cited by 3 publications

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

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

Designing small-sided games for counter-attack training in youth soccer

Tactical Knowledge by Decision Making and Motor Efficiency of Young Football Players in Different Playing Positions during a Three-a-Side Small-Sided Game

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