The effect of different combined trainings on physical performance, psychophysiological responses, and technical skills in soccer players

This study aimed the effect of different combined training on young soccer players' physical performance, psychophysiological responses and technical skills. Thirty-six male soccer players under 15 years age category (13.5±1.29 years, height 160±8.55 cm, body weight 48±8.10 kg) were divided into YŞAA+DAO and OŞSA+DAO for eight weeks. Pre-test and post-test elements included anthropometric measurements, Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test, Level 1 (YYIRT-1) test, technical test, sprint tests, jump test, repeated sprint test, agility test, three corner running test, 30-15 Interval Fitness tests. In addition, psychophysiological tests were also determined before and after each training session. The results demonstrated that YŞAA+DAO training induced higher performance and psychophysiological responses except for the anthropometric measurements (p<0.05) compared with OŞSA+DAO group. These results confirmed that SSG combined with self-paced high-intensity interval training might be a more effective training regime to improve aerobic fitness, anaerobic capacity and technical ability in young soccer players. Keywords: Continuous Training, Interval Training, Psychophysiological Responses, Small Sided Games, Soccer