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Acute Effects of Different Formats of the Game

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Small-Sided and Conditioned Games in Soccer Training

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The number of players that participates in smaller versions of the game influences the training load. This variable has been well investigated in the specific literature about small-sided and conditioned games and for that reason, will be presented in first place. In this chapter will be analyzed the internal and external load imposed by different formats of the game and the specific effects in technical actions and tactical behavior of the players. The aim of this chapter is to summarize the most pertinent information about each format of the game (from one versus one to many versus many) and provide coaches the knowledge that can help them to choose the most adequate formats for their specific training goals.

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Clemente, F.M. (2016). Acute Effects of Different Formats of the Game. In: Small-Sided and Conditioned Games in Soccer Training. SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0880-1_4

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