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- Title
Training Load in Different Age Category Soccer Players and Relationship to Different Pitch Size Small-Sided Games.
- Authors
Santos, Fernando J.; Figueiredo, Teresa P.; Filho, Dalton M. Pessôa; Verardi, Carlos E. L.; Macedo, Anderson G.; Ferreira, Cátia C.; Espada, Mário C.
- Abstract
This study sought to evaluate the training load in different age category soccer players associated with distinct pitch size small-sided games (SSGs). Twenty-four soccer players (eight in each age category: U-12, U-15, and U-23) performed three consecutive 4 vs. 4 ball possession SSGs (SSG1: 16 × 24 m; SSG2: 20 × 30 m; and SSG3: 24 × 36 m) all with 3 min duration and 3 min rest. Subjects carried ultra-wideband-based position-tracking system devices (WIMU PRO, RealTrack System). Total distance covered increased from SSG1 to SSG3 in all age categories and predominantly in running speeds below 12 km·h−1. Moreover, distance covered in 12–18 km·h−1 running speed was different in all performed SSGs and age categories. Residual or null values were observed at 18–21 km·h−1 or above running speed, namely in U-12, the only age category where metabolic power and high metabolic load distance differences occurred throughout the performed SSGs. Edwards' TRIMP differences between age categories was only observed in SSG2 (U-12 < U-15). The design of SSGs must consider that the training load of the players differs according to their age category and metabolic assessment should be considered in parallel to external load evaluation in SSGs. Wearable technology represents a fundamental support in soccer.
- Subjects
SOCCER players; RUNNING speed; AGE differences; AGE; WEARABLE technology
- Publication
Sensors (14248220), 2021, Vol 21, Issue 15, p5220
- ISSN
1424-8220
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/s21155220