Influência da alteração do adversário nas respostas táticas e físicas em pequenos jogos no futebol

Abstract

According to the literature, soccer specific performance varies when changing the opponent players. However, it is still unknown if this effect is also showed during soccer training sessions with small-sided games, although these are important training tools. This study aimed to investigate the influence of changing the opponents on the tactical behavior and physical demands during soccer smallsided games. Eighteen male soccer players, divided into 6 teams with 3 players each participated in study. Teams, balanced in relation to the tactical performance, faced each other during the research in a 3vs3 configuration. Physical demands and tactical behavior were assessed through a 15Hz GPS device. Data were analyzed by the paired t test. No differences were observed regarding the tactical behavior. However, regarding the physical demands, total distance traveled and accelerations were different when changing the opponent. It was concluded that changing the opponent implies in behavioral changes of players during small-sided games, and this variable must be considered when using these training tool.