The Influence of Small-Sided Football Games with Numerical Variability in External Training Load

Small-sided games (SSGs) are a motivational strategy and effective training method to develop skills physical fitness at optimal intensity. This study investigates the influence of variability in number players on physiological response using SSGs. The sample was composed 10 field with an average age 15.9 ± 0.50 years old. Three sessions were held 3 different days collect information. min SSG exercise temporal numerical repeated twice each day. ratio involved changed every 2 without disrupting practice. In game space 35 × 25 m, always started situation vs. 3. External load metrics (i.e., activity counts, intensity, energy expenditure) assessed Actigraph WGT3X accelerometers. format had higher counts vector magnitude) requested more time spent very vigorous Consequently, young football expenditure METs) than that other studied formats. confirms SSGs external load.