Running-based high-intensity interval training vs. small-sided game training programs: effects on the physical performance, psychophysiological responses and technical skills in young soccer players

Arslan, Erşan; Örer, Gamze Erikoğlu; Clemente, Filipe Manuel

doi:10.5114/biolsport.2020.94237

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“…These findings are in line with Dellal et al’s results [ 5 ], which showed that aerobic performance improved by 5.1% and 6.6% over the six-week high intensity intermittent and soccer small-sided games training. Similarly, Arslan et al [ 23 ] reported that there was no significant difference between high-intensity interval training and SSG concerning the improvement of VO 2 max values of young soccer players. The present study indicated that both skill-based training with maximum intensity and small-sided games equally affected VO 2 max improvement and/or its corresponding soccer performance.…”

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Effect of skill-based training vs. small-sided games on physical performance improvement in young soccer players

Karahan¹

2020

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Recently, there has been increasing attention to research related to the effect of skill-based or game-based training on soccer players’ physical performance. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the effectiveness of skill-based training (SBT) at maximum intensity versus the small-sided game (SSG) on the physical performance characteristics of young soccer players during the pre-season period. Twenty-two male soccer players (mean age 15.3 ± 3 years) were randomly assigned to either an SBT or SSG fully controlled intervention programme, running parallel for eight weeks and held twice a week. On three non-consecutive days before and after training players completed a test battery consisting of the 20 m sprint, T-run, countermovement jump, running anaerobic sprint test (RAST) and 20 m shuttle run. Data were analysed with a two-way ANOVA test for repeated measures. SBT and SSG interventions induced a significant improvement in the anaerobic power (10.9% vs 6.2%), explosive power (8.5% vs 5.6%), VO2max (6.7% vs 6.5%) and vertical jump (5.3% vs 2.9%), respectively. When the improvements in the physical performance variables of both groups are compared, the SBT group achieved greater improvement than the SSG group in anaerobic power (by 4.7%), in explosive power (by 2.8%), in vertical jumping (by 2.3%), in the 20 m sprint (by 2.2%) and T-test scores (by 1.7%). However, improvements in the VO2max were similar in both groups. The results of the present study suggest that SBT at maximum intensity may be more effective than SSG in improving the physical performance characteristics of young soccer players in the pre-competitive season.

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Effect of skill-based training vs. small-sided games on physical performance improvement in young soccer players

Karahan¹

2020

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“…The five studies included in this review (Radziminski et al, 2013 ; Faude et al, 2014 ; Jastrzebski et al, 2014 ; Stojiljković et al, 2019 ; Arslan et al, 2020 ) include a meta-comparison that revealed a significant favorable effect of running-based HIIT on linear sprinting. Additionally, a within-group analysis revealed a significant positive effect of running-based HIIT and a non-significant effect of SSG interventions.…”

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“…It is fair to compare the protocols used among the included studies. For example, four of the studies (Faude et al, 2014 ; Jastrzebski et al, 2014 ; Stojiljković et al, 2019 ; Arslan et al, 2020 ) compared short-interval HIIT (15 s-to-15 s of work-to-rest) with long-interval SSG (2.5 min-to-4 min). Thus, it is admissible that, bioenergetically, the conditions of interventions are not the same.…”

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Effects of Small-Sided Games vs. Running-Based High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical Performance in Soccer Players: A Meta-Analytical Comparison

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Objectives: This systematic review with meta-analysis (SRMA) was conducted to compare the effects of SSG-based interventions vs. running-based HIIT interventions on soccer players' sprinting time (ST), vertical height jump (VJH), and change of direction time (CODt).Data Sources: The data sources utilized were Web of Science, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and PubMed.Results: An electronic search yielded 650 articles, six of which were included in the present study. Between-group analysis found a significant favoring effect of HIIT-based over SSG-based training interventions for the improvement of linear sprinting time (ES = 0.42; p = 0.012). A within-group analysis revealed a significant favoring effect of HIIT-based training interventions for improving linear sprinting time (ES = 0.42; p = 0.008) and CODt (ES = 1.04; p = 0.005) despite a non-significant effect on VJH (ES = 0.47; p = 0.22).Conclusions: The meta-analytical comparison revealed favoring the effect of running-based HIIT over SSG-based interventions in sprinting performance, although no significant differences were observed for jumping and CODt performance. The findings suggest that SSG-based programs should be supplemented by other training methods that benefit determinant capacities in soccer players.

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“…In agreement with previous studies’ results [ 33 , 34 ], this study also showed that players in 3 vs. 3 and 4 vs. 4 SSGreg covered very low distances in the HIR zone (21.6 m and 15.8 m, respectively). Moreover, Lupo et al [ 35 ] and Arslan et al [ 36 ] reported that the training approach including the running-based training programme could be more effective in improving soccer players’ sprint performances and speed-based conditioning than that of the soccer-specific drills. In terms of external loads, the length of the SSG playing field could have restricted players from reaching high running speeds during SSG.…”

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Acute effects of small-sided games combined with running drills on internal and external loads in young soccer players.

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The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of regular small-sided games (SSGreg) and SSGs combined with running drills (SSGcom) on players’ internal and external loads. Eighteen young male soccer players (average age: 18.2 ± 0.5 years) participated in 3 vs. 3 and 4 vs. 4 games, under both SSGreg and SSGcom conditions. SSGreg bouts were played for 4 minutes without additional running drills, while SSGcom bouts consisted of 3 min 30 s SSG and 15 s running before and after the bout, making the duration of each bout 4 minutes. During all SSGs, measurements of heart rate (HR) responses as well as distances covered in four different speed zones – walking (WLK), low-intensity (LIR), moderate-intensity (MIR) and high-intensity running (HIR) – were recorded. Technical characteristics were monitored during the SSGs, and the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and blood lactate (La-) responses were determined at the end of each SSG condition. Compared to the SSGreg in both 3 vs. 3 and 4 vs. 4 formats, the SSGcom condition resulted in higher La- and RPE responses (p < 0.05), greater distance covered at MIR and HIR speeds and greater total distance (p < 0.05). The results of this study show that replacing 30 s within the 4-min bouts of SSGs (both 3- and 4-a-side) by 2 x 15 s of running drills is effective in increasing internal (La- and RPE) and external loads (MIR and HIR) without a significant decrease in total passes and successful passes in young soccer players.

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Running-based high-intensity interval training vs. small-sided game training programs: effects on the physical performance, psychophysiological responses and technical skills in young soccer players

Cited by 83 publications

References 36 publications

Effect of skill-based training vs. small-sided games on physical performance improvement in young soccer players

Effect of skill-based training vs. small-sided games on physical performance improvement in young soccer players

Effects of Small-Sided Games vs. Running-Based High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical Performance in Soccer Players: A Meta-Analytical Comparison

Acute effects of small-sided games combined with running drills on internal and external loads in young soccer players.

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