The purpose of this paper was to systematically review and organise the literature on soccer
SSGs, in order to ascertain the most frequently researched topics, characterise the …

Background Performance analysis research in association football has recently cusped a
paradigmatic shift in the way tactical behaviours are studied. Based on insights from system …

In soccer, the assessment of the load imposed by training and a match is recognized as a
fundamental task at any competitive level. The objective of this study is to carry out a …

Running-based high-intensity interval training vs. small-sided game training programs: effects
on the physical performance, psyc Page 1 Biology of Sport, Vol. 37 No2, 2020 165 Effects of …

The aim of this study was to compare the agreement of the movement demands data during
a soccer match (total distance, distance per minute, average speed, maximum speed and …

Background Fixture congestion (defined as a minimum of two successive bouts of match-
play, with an inter-match recovery period of< 96 h) is a frequent and contemporary issue in …

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the collated integration of practitioner expertise, athlete
values and research evidence aimed to optimise the decision-making process surrounding …

Background To date, athletic performance has been extensively assessed in youth soccer
players through laboratory and field testing. Only recently has running performance via time …

The present systematic review aims to describe evidence about the effects of different small-
sided soccer games (SSGs) on tactical behaviors and collective dynamics. This study …

Most of the reviews carried out in sports science have used the general items suggested by
Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA). Due to the …