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Different Pitch Configurations Constrain the Playing Tactics and the Creation of Goal Scoring Opportunities during Small Sided Games in Youth Soccer Players

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  • Joaquín González-Rodenas

    (Centre for Sport Studies, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28942 Madrid, Spain)

  • Rodrigo Aranda-Malavés

    (Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
    Doctoral School, Catholic University San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain)

  • Andrés Tudela-Desantes

    (Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • Pedro de Matías-Cid

    (Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • Rafael Aranda

    (Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the tactical effects of different pitch configurations on the collective playing tactics and the creation of goal scoring opportunities (GSO) during small sided soccer games (SSG) in youth players. A total of 22 players performed a 7 vs. 7 + 1 floater (including goalkeepers) under three different pitch configurations (“Standard”, 53 × 38 m; “Long”, 63 × 32 m; and “Wide”, 43 × 47 m). Eleven tactical indicators related to the development and the end of the team possessions were evaluated by systematic observation. Friedman tests (non-parametric ANOVA for repeated measures) revealed that the long and wide configurations produced more counterattacks ( p = 0.0028; ES = 0.3), higher offensive penetration ( p = 0.007; ES = 0.41), and more GSO ( p = 0.018; ES = 0.30) than the standard format. Regarding the creation of GSO, the wide configuration produced more assists in the form of crosses than the long and standard formats ( p = 0.025; ES = 0.31), more utilization of wide subspaces to assist the final player ( p = 0.022; ES = 0.35), more number of headers as the final action ( p = 0.022; ES = 0.32), and less assists in the form of passes in behind the defense ( p = 0.034; ES = 0.28), than the long configuration. The modulation of the pitch configuration during SSG produced different tactical demands, requiring players to implement different tactical solutions to create GSO.

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  • Joaquín González-Rodenas & Rodrigo Aranda-Malavés & Andrés Tudela-Desantes & Pedro de Matías-Cid & Rafael Aranda, 2021. "Different Pitch Configurations Constrain the Playing Tactics and the Creation of Goal Scoring Opportunities during Small Sided Games in Youth Soccer Players," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-14, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:19:p:10500-:d:650892
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