NCT06536816

Combined Effects of Game Profile-based Training and Small-sided Games Among Football Players

Combined Effects of Game Profile-Based Training and Small-Sided Games on Strength, Endurance, and Performance Among Football Players.

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 45 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 18 Years – 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Game profile-based training is a methodology in sports, including football, where training sessions are designed to simulate the specific conditions and challenges that players face during actual games. Coaches analyze individual and team performance data to identify patterns, positions, and scenarios commonly encountered in matches. The training is then structured to replicate these situations, helping players develop the skills, tactics, and decision-making abilities required in real-game scenarios.

Detailed description

This approach aims to make training more targeted and relevant to the dynamics of competitive play, whereas small-sided game in football, often referred to as a "SSG," is a practice or training activity where players compete in a reduced playing area with fewer players than a full team. Small-sided games can vary in size, ranging from 1v1 to 7v7 or 8v8 formats, so integrating game profile-based training with small-sided games creates a comprehensive developmental approach, addressing specific skill needs while providing a dynamic and realistic training environment. This combination can contribute significantly to the overall improvement of football players and the research also involves analyzing the impact of this integrated training methodology on players' technical strength, endurance, and overall performance.

Conditions

• Physical Endurance
• Muscle Strength
• Functional Performance

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Game Profile-based training Group	Game profile-based training is a methodology in sports, including football, where training sessions are designed to simulate the specific conditions and challenges that players face during actual games. Coaches analyze individual and team performance data to identify patterns, positions, and scenarios commonly encountered in matches. The training is then structured to replicate these situations, helping players develop the skills, tactics, and decision-making abilities required in real-game scenarios. This approach aims to make training more targeted and relevant to the dynamics of competitive play.
OTHER	Small-sided games Group	small-sided game in football, often referred to as a "SSG," is a practice or training activity where players compete in a reduced playing area with fewer players than a full team.
OTHER	Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games	Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-06-26
• Primary completion: 2024-09-26
• Completion: 2024-09-26
• First posted: 2024-08-05
• Last updated: 2024-08-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan