Factors influencing physiological responses to small-sided soccer games

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of exercise type, field dimensions, and coach encouragement on the intensity and reproducibility of small-sided games. Data were collected on 20 amateur soccer players (body mass 73.1 ± 8.6 kg, stature 1.79 ± 0.05 m, age 24.5 ± 4.1 years, [Vdot]O2max 56.3 ± 4.8 ml · kg−1 · min−1). Aerobic interval training was performed during three-, four-, five- and six-a-side games on three differently sized...