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Acute Effects of Different Sizes of the Field

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The size of the field is one of the main variables that have been analyzed in the aim of the small-sided and conditioned games. Different sizes for the same format of the game influence the acute physiological responses and the time–motion profile of players. For that reason, it is extremely important to identify the most common sizes analyzed in the studies and provide the information to the coaches to optimize the possibilities, and adjust the size of the field in the training context. Therefore, the internal and external training load and the information about the implications in technical actions and tactical behavior will be summarized in the chapter.

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Clemente, F.M. (2016). Acute Effects of Different Sizes of the Field. 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_5

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