A comparative study between small-sided games and short intermittent exercise and their effects on specific physical qualities in U 17 handball players: effects of a sports training program

Abstract EN

The objective is to examine the current benefits and limitations of substitutes for intermittent training, specifically small-sided games, and to confirm that these methods can adequately engage the aerobic and anaerobic systems (maximal aerobic power, explosive strength) in U 17 handball players.

this experimental research was conducted from December to January 2022 on two experimental groups (IRBL age: 16.08 ± 0.77-height: 172.83 ± 3.35-weight: 70.88 ± 2.20), (IRCL age: 16 ± 0.80-height: 171.95 ± 1.74-weight: 71.33 ± 2.36) and a control group (CEL age: 15.95 ± 0.80-height: 175.66 ± 2.16-weight: 72.3 ± 2.17).

the participants underwent tests for horizontal relaxation, 20 m speed, and shuttle run.

in the final phase of our study, we observed that both experimental groups were able to maintain their explosive strength and aerobic endurance (VMA).

it was noted that small-sided games training can be considered as a form of physiological training similar to certain types of short intermittent runs.