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The Effects of Rule Modifications in 3v3 and 4v4 Small-Sided Games on Cardiovascular and Technical Performance in Elite Football Players

NCT07157150 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2025-09-05

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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 Pass," where passing rules are used. Elite football players will participate in both types of games on small fields (3 vs 3 and 4 vs 4). We will measure heart responses (like heart rate) and how often players touch the ball. The goal is to help coaches choose the best game format to improve fitness and technical ability in training.

Conditions

  • Exercise Training
  • Exercise Physiology

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Free Play SSG

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BEHAVIORAL

Controlled Pass

Participants train in 3v3 and 4v4 football games under Controlled Pass rules for 8 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hamza Kucuk

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-08-01
Primary Completion
2022-06-01
Completion
2023-06-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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