The Effect of Small Side Games and Coordination Trainings on the Aerobic Endurance Ability of Male Futsal Athletes

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effect of small-sided games (SSG) and coordination training (CT) on male futsal players. Design/methodology/approach: This was a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental design. The study population included 18 male futsal athletes determined by ordinal pairing. The sample was divided into two groups: the first group conducted the small-sided games and the second group conducted the coordination training. The research instrument applied in this study was the Yoyo Intermittent Recovery Level 1 to measure aerobic endurance (VO2 max). The researchers conducted a paired t-test to determine whether the experimental group’s pre-and post-test scored differently. Results: The results of the aerobic endurance ability analysis using the small-sided games method produced a t-count of 3.926 with a probability p = 0.004 < 0.05, indicating a significant result. While the coordination training method produced a t-count of 2.468 with a probability p = 0.039< 0.05, also indicating a significant result. Conclusion: The small-sided games and coordination training methods could improve aerobic endurance. However, the small-sided games proved to be more effective and efficient in improving the aerobic endurance ability of male futsal players.