The inter-individual relationship between training status and activity pattern during small-sided and full-sized games in professional male football players

Objectives: We analysed the inter-individual relationship between training status and activity pattern in small-sided games (SSG) and full-sized games (FG).Methods: Fourteen Italian elite male senior football players were monitored during four training sessions incorporating SSG, and six FG, during the pre-season. Baseline measurements included, countermovement jump (CMJ), 5-m sprint time and Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1 distance...