2016, Volume 8, Issue 1

Comparison of time-motion analysis and physiological responses during small-sided games in male and female soccer players



Zbigniew Jastrzębski1, Łukasz Radzimiński1, Piotr Stępień2

1Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
2Lodz Academy of Sport


Author for correspondence: Zbigniew Jastrzębski; Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport; email: zb.jastrzebski[at]op.pl

DOI: 10.29359/BJHPA.08.1.05

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Abstract

Background: The main purpose of this study was to compare the physiological response and time-motion analysis of male and female soccer players during 4 vs 4 small-sided games.

Material/Methods: Thirteen adult, professional, male and fifteen female soccer players, participated in the study. Small-sided games (4 vs 4) were performed in an interval format: 4 x 4 min, 2 min of active recovery. The distance covered by the players during small-sided games and heart rate responses were measured.

Results: The average intensity during the small-sided games was between 89.4 and 90.6% HRmax in male and between 88.9 and 90.2% HRmax in female players. The total distance covered by the male soccer players during four bouts of small-sided games was significantly (p < 0.0009) longer. During subsequent games the distance covered by men was 24.7%, 24.2%, 25.5%, and 24.6% longer, respectively, than in women.

Conclusions: The results of this study show that intensity (% HRmax) during 4 vs 4 small-sided games is similar in male and female soccer players. Both men and women covered a comparable distance at a speed below 4 m∙s-1. In contrast, the distance covered with a speed exceeding the velocity of 4 m∙s-1 was significantly longer in male soccer players.

 


Key words: gender differences, time-motion analysis, interval training, soccer training


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AMA:

Jastrzębski Z, Radzimiński , Stępień P. Comparison of time-motion analysis and physiological responses during small-sided games in male and female soccer players. Balt J Health Phys Activ. 2016;8:42-50. doi:10.29359/BJHPA.08.1.05

APA:

Jastrzębski, Z., Radzimiński, ., & Stępień, P. (2016). Comparison of time-motion analysis and physiological responses during small-sided games in male and female soccer players. Balt J Health Phys Activ, 8, 42-50. https://doi.org/10.29359/BJHPA.08.1.05

Chicago:

Jastrzębski, Zbigniew, Radzimiński Łukasz, Stępień Piotr. 2016. "Comparison of time-motion analysis and physiological responses during small-sided games in male and female soccer players". Balt J Health Phys Activ 8: 42-50. doi:10.29359/BJHPA.08.1.05

Harvard:

Jastrzębski, Z., Radzimiński, ., and Stępień, P. (2016). Comparison of time-motion analysis and physiological responses during small-sided games in male and female soccer players. Balt J Health Phys Activ, 8, pp.42-50. https://doi.org/10.29359/BJHPA.08.1.05

MLA:

Jastrzębski, Zbigniew et al. "Comparison of time-motion analysis and physiological responses during small-sided games in male and female soccer players." Balt J Health Phys Activ, vol. 8, 2016, pp. 42-50. doi:10.29359/BJHPA.08.1.05

Vancouver:

Jastrzębski Z, Radzimiński , Stępień P. Comparison of time-motion analysis and physiological responses during small-sided games in male and female soccer players. Balt J Health Phys Activ 2016; 8: 42-50. Available from: doi:10.29359/BJHPA.08.1.05