Modeling small-sided soccer games

Rahou, Abdelkarim; Saidi Zerrouki, Youssouf; Merzouk, Abdellah

مجلة تفوق في علوم وتقنيات النشاطات البدنية والرياضية
Volume 9, Numéro 1, Pages 105-117
2024-06-11

Modeling Small-sided Soccer Games

Authors : Rahou Abdelkarim . Saidi Zerrouki Youssouf . Merzouk Abdellah .

Abstract

This study aims to validate a specific form of reduced soccer game involving two different variations: a 3v3 + 2 fixed offensive support configuration. The modified version of the game includes two supports alternating between being inside and outside the play area, which measures 35x45 meters (1575 m²) with a density of 132 m² per player. The game consists of 2 minutes and 30 seconds of active play followed by an equal duration of recovery, repeated five times. The study concludes with a 10v10 match, including two goalkeepers covering the entire field. The primary goal is to establish physical dominance in each model of the reduced game and quantify the external training load associated with each game.