A Comparative Evaluation of Locomotor and Mechanical Outputs in 4v4+2J Small-Sided Games Played with Zone Transition and External Joker Player Intervention

Year 2025, Volume: 9 Issue: 2, 292 - 304, 30.08.2025

Ozan Gülez , Ali Kızılet

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effects of different intervention methods in small-sided games (SSGs) on locomotor and mechanical outputs and to comparatively evaluate these methods. Method: The study included 10 licensed players from the Beşiktaş U-17 team. The players participated in four different SSG formats over a two-week period. These game formats were: zone transition with external joker players (BGSHDJ), only external joker players (SHDJ), zone transition with goal-oriented play (BGKAO), and only goal-oriented play (SKAO). The locomotor variables analyzed included total distance covered, walking, low-speed running, moderate-speed running, high-speed running, very high-speed running, and maximum speed. The mechanical variables analyzed were the number of accelerations and decelerations. Data were analyzed using ANOVA. Results: SSGs conducted with the BGSHDJ intervention resulted in significantly higher values for total distance covered (1664±132 m), moderate-speed running (467.4±96 m), high-speed running (132±63), accelerations (42.0±8.1), and decelerations (35.9±9.4) compared to the other methods. In contrast, the distance covered by walking (412±35 m) was significantly lower (p<0.05). Conclusion:The BGSHDJ intervention had a significant impact on locomotor and mechanical outputs in SSGs. These findings suggest that different SSG formats can be effectively utilized to optimize the physical performance of football players.

Keywords

Soccer , Training load , Technique , Small Sided Games , Perfomance Analysis

Bölge Geçişi ve Saha Dışı Joker Oyuncu Müdahalesi ile Oynatılan 4:4+2J Küçük Alan Oyunlarında Lokomotor ve Mekanik Çıktıların Karşılıklı Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı küçük alan oyunlarında (KAO) farklı müdahale yöntemlerinin lokomotor ve mekanik çıktılar üzerindeki etkilerini belirlemek ve bu yöntemlerin karşılıklı olarak değerlendirilmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya Beşiktaş 17 yaş altı takımında oynayan 10 lisanslı sporcu katılmıştır. Oyunculara 2 haftada toplam 4 farklı formatta küçük alan oyunu oynatılmıştır. Bu oyunlar; bölge geçişi ve saha dışı joker oyuncu (BGSHDJ), sadece saha dışı joker oyuncu (SHDJ), bölge geçişi ve kaleli oyun (BGKAO), sadece kaleli oyundan (SKAO) oluşmaktadır. Oynatılan oyunlar sonucunda elde edilen lokomotor değişkenler toplam mesafe, yürüyüş, düşük hızlı koşu, orta hızlı koşu, yüksek hızlı koşu, çok yüksek hızlı koşu, maksimum hız ve mekanik değişkenler olan hızlanma sayısı ve yavaşlama sayısı çıktıları analiz edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde ANOVA Testi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: BGSHDJ müdahalesi ile oynatılan KAO’larda toplam kat edilen mesafe (1664±132), orta hızlı koşu (467.4±96), yüksek hızlı koşu (132±63), hızlanma (42.0±8.1) ve yavaşlama (35.9±9.4) değerleri diğer yöntemlere göre anlamlı düzeyde yüksek, yürüyüşle kat edilen mesafe (412±35) değerleri ise anlamlı düzeyde düşük olduğu görülmüştür(p:<0.05). Sonuç: BGSHDJ müdahalesi, KAO’lardaki lokomotor ve mekanik çıktılar üzerinde anlamlı etkiler göstermiştir. Bu sonuçlar, farklı oyun formatlarının futbolcuların fiziksel performansını optimize etmek için etkili bir şekilde kullanılabileceğini göstermektedir.

Keywords

Futbol , Antrenman Yükü , Teknik , Küçük Alan Oyunları , Performans Analizi

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