The effect of relative pitch size on physiological, physical, technical and tactical variables in small-sided games: a literature review and practical guide

IntroductionManipulating relative pitch size is a common practice in soccer training; however, published evidence on its true effects for practical coaching purposes has been lacking in the scientific literature. This review aimed to identify and quantify changes in physiological, physical, technica...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Main Authors:	Michael C. Rumpf, Johannes Jäger, Filipe M. Clemente, Stefan Altmann, Matthias Lochmann
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Subjects:	soccer training performance parameters game formats football
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1592536/full