Analysis on the external training load of players in small sided and friendly football games

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ABSTRACT In recent years, a considerable amount of research has been published on the effect of different models of training in the world of football. The training models are theoretical models that allow coaches to understand the training process and its impact on performance. These models can be used as a reference to design training programme type and for the improvement of performance in soccer. Another of the boom lines in the world of soccer is the analysis of the physical response, as a valuable technique of data collection used to quantify the recording of the external training load imposed by the training regime on the soccer player. Interest has grown substantially in this area during the last decade, since it allows sports scientists to identify the demands required during the competition and thus; apply the data through training protocols. At present, Small Side Games (SSGs) have become a popular method for developing aerobic fitness specific to soccer. Researchers have established that SSGs are reliable and effective for the technical and tactical development of footballers. Therefore, SSGs are commonly used in training to simultaneously demand tactical, technical, and physical components. Given the interest in the analysis of SSGs and competition, the present PhD Thesis will be in the Scandinavian Manner of Manuscript Collection which will consist of three papers from JCR journals, to address: Firstly, despite the increasing popularity of SSGs, little scientific research has examined the movement patterns of professional football players during a small sided game (SSG), a large sided game (LSG) or a friendly match (FM). Secondly, there are no studies available that reveal acute physical responses by modifying the number of ball touches per player in the presence of mini goals. Finally, it is also noteworthy that existing research has not studied the physical performance between starters and substitutes during a friendly match.