PHYSICAL DEMAND IN SOCCER SMALL-SIDED GAMES: INFLUENCE OF TEAM COMPOSITION

Introduction Small-sided games (SSG) are used as training tools for physical conditioning in soccer. To date, however, it is unknown whether team composition affects athletes’ physical performance. Specifically, based on the differences presented by players of different positions, it is expected that the use of positional status as a criterion for team composition will affect players’ physical performance. Objective To compare the physical...