Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Rule Modifications in 3v3 and 4v4 Small-Sided Games on Cardiovascular and Technical Performance in Elite Football Players
Lead Sponsor:
Hamza Kucuk
Conditions:
Exercise Training
Exercise Physiology
Eligibility:
MALE
18-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study explores how different small-sided football games affect players' heart and technical skills. We will compare two ways of playing: "Free Play," where players act freely, and "Controlled Pas...
Detailed Description
Small-sided games (SSGs) are widely used in football training because they combine technical, tactical, and physical demands in a single activity. However, the way rules are modified during these game...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male elite football players
- Aged 18-30 years
- At least 5 years of professional football experience
- Currently training and competing at the professional level
Exclusion
- Presence of cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal disease or injury that could interfere with participation
- Use of medication affecting cardiovascular function
- Inability to complete training sessions or follow study protocol
- Refusal to provide informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07157150
Start Date
August 1 2020
End Date
June 1 2023
Last Update
September 5 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Ondokuz Mayis University
Samsun, Atakum, Turkey (Türkiye), 55200