Small-sided and conditioned games in soccer training: the science and practical applications

This book reviews the general acute effects and adaptationsof small-sided and conditioned games (SSCGs) in terms of physiologicalresponses, technical performance and methodology/periodization in the game ofsoccer. It also reviews the many studies conducted in the past decade toinvestigate the influence of SSCGs on physiological responses and technicalperformance in soccer training. SSCGs, which are smaller and adapted versionsof formal team sports, are very popular training drills for players at all abilitylevels and competitive levels and offer an alternative to traditional fitnesstraining. Exploring their role in depth, this book offers a valuable resourcefor academics, researchers and coaches with an interest in developing improvedtraining techniques for soccer.