Small-sided and conditioned games: An integrative training approach

Abstract

The specificity of the training requires that the soccer tasks improve all performance indicators associated with the game. For that reason, both technical and tactical indicators must be integrated in tasks that are typically used to develop physiological and physical variables. Therefore, small-sided and conditioned games (SSCG) have been recommended as the specific tasks that are required to apply in soccer training. Based on that, this chapter aims to provide relevant information that justifies the use of these smaller and adjusted versions of the formal game in the context of the training.