مقايسة دو روش تمريني بر عوامل آمادگي مهارتي و جسماني فوتباليست هاي آماتور

A comparison of two training methods on skill preparation and physical fitness in amateur soccer players

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to compare the interval training with small- side game (SSG) on some selected skills preparation (speed dribbling, pass, and shot) and physical fitness factors( Vo2max, speed, acceleration and agility), in amateur soccer players. Methodology: Twenty male soccer players were randomly selected (height 165.34±4.75 cm, weight 58.5±5.22 kg, and age 15.7± 0.7 years), and categorized into two groups. Speed Dribbling Test, More- Christian Pass and Shot Test, 12-Minute Running Test, 30 m Sprint Test, Four Line Sprint Test, and Illinois Test were used for measuring variably. Both groups, participated in training program (interval or small side game 70% -95% HR Max) progressively. Three times a week for six weeks, in which the intensity of the two training programs was identical. Post-test was performed similar to the pre-test at the end of the period. All data sets were tested for normal distribution using k - s test. The data was analyzed Paired Sample t-Test and Independent t- Test; the level of significance was set at p<0.05. Results: Results showed that the 6-week training improved significantly all variables in both groups. However, comparing both experimental groups demonstrated that there is no significant changes between two groups regarding vo2max (p=0.11), speed (p=0.69), acceleration (p=0.92); but a statistically significant improvement was found for agility (p=0.001), speed dribbling (p=0.007), pass skill (p=0.001), and shot skill (p=0.001) variables increased significantly in SSG in comparison to interval training groups. Conclusion:, Based on our result, it is recommended to employ small side game in preparatory programs (especially, of in-season) because such training, in a similar amounts of time, improves some physical fitness and skill factors of amateur soccer players; furthermore, they are applicable to the soccer players.