Applying Different Strategies of Task Constraint Manipulation in Small-Sided and Conditioned Games: How Do They Impact Physical and Tactical Demands?
João Cláudio Machado,
Alberto Góes,
Rodrigo Aquino,
Bruno L. S. Bedo,
Ronélia Viana,
Mateus Rossato,
Alcides Scaglia,
Sérgio J. Ibáñez
Affiliations
João Cláudio Machado
Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus 69067-005, Brazil
Alberto Góes
Faculty of Physical Education, State University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-859, Brazil
Rodrigo Aquino
LabSport, Post-Graduate Program in Physical Education, Center of Physical Education and Sports, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória 29075-910, Brazil
Bruno L. S. Bedo
Biomechanics and Motor Control Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sports of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 04024-002, Brazil
Ronélia Viana
Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus 69067-005, Brazil
Mateus Rossato
Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus 69067-005, Brazil
Alcides Scaglia
Faculty of Physical Education, State University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-859, Brazil
Sérgio J. Ibáñez
Optimisation of Training and Sport Performance Research Group, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
This study aimed to investigate how different strategies of task constraint manipulation impact physical and tactical demands in small-sided and conditioned games (SSCG). Ten recreational U-17 soccer players participated in this study (16.89 ± 0.11 years). We used different strategies of task manipulation to design two 4 vs. 4 SSCG: Structural SSCG and Functional SSCG. In Structural SSCG, pitch format and goal sizes were manipulated, while in Functional SSCG, players were allowed to kick the ball twice and at least 5 passes to shoot at the opponent’s goal. Players participated in four Structural and Functional SSCG, of five minutes duration with a two-minute interval in between. Players’ physical performance and tactical behavior were assessed using the WIMU PROTM inertial device. Structural SSCG stimulated players to cover more distance in sprinting (p = 0.003) and high-speed running (p p p = 0.008). We conclude that these strategies of task constraint manipulation impact physical and tactical demands of the game.
