Are there differences in the technical actions performed by players from different playing position during small-sided games?

This study aimed to compare technical actions of soccer players from different playing position during small-sided games in which teams were composed of playersfrom the same position (e.g., three defenders). In total, 14 U-14 soccer players (14.43 ± 0.16 years), four defenders, four midfielders and four forwards, as well as 2 non-evaluated goalkeepers, participated in this study. The incidence of technical actions performed by players was analyzed through proportion chi-square test and omega effect sizes, and significance level was set at 5% . Results showed no differences in technical actions performed by players from different playing positions (p>0.05, small effect size). Thus, it is suggested that the 3v3 small-sided game, with teams composed of athletes with the same playing position, is characterized by a more general training stimulus, which can be particularly useful during the first years of deliberate practice.Resumo Este estudo objetivou comparar as a ções técnicas de jogadores de futebol de diferentes posições em pequenos jogos com equipes compostas por atletas de mesma posição (e.g., três defensores). Participaram do estudo 14 atletas de futebol categoria sub-14 (14,43 ± 0,16 anos) divididos em 4 defensores, 4 meio-campistas e 4 atacan tes, além de dois goleiros não avaliados. A incidência das ações técnicas realizadas foi analisada por meio do teste de qui-quadrado de proporções e do tamanho do efeito ômega, mantendo-se nível de significâ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research