Influence of Scoring Systems on Mental Fatigue, Physical Demands, and Tactical Behavior during Soccer Large-Sided Games

Jesús Díaz-García, José Carlos Ponce-Bordón (), Abel Moreno-Gil, Ana Rubio-Morales, Miguel Ángel López-Gajardo and Tomás García-Calvo
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Jesús Díaz-García: Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
José Carlos Ponce-Bordón: Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Abel Moreno-Gil: Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Ana Rubio-Morales: Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Miguel Ángel López-Gajardo: Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Tomás García-Calvo: Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 3, 1-9

Abstract: Constraints are common in soccer training to develop physical, technical-tactical, and mental training concurrently. This study examined how different scoring systems influence physical, tactical, and mental demands during large-sided games in soccer. Eighteen youth-elite male (17.39 ± 1.04 y) soccer players completed three 8 vs. 8 large-sided games where the different score systems were i) official score system (OSS; i.e., 1 goal = 1 goal), ii) double the value of the goal—4 min (DVx4; i.e., 1 goal = 1 goal from 0.00 to 7.59 min, and 1 goal = 2 goals from 8.00 to 12.00 min), and iii) double the value of the goal—8 min (DVx8; i.e., 1 goal = 1 goal from 0.00 to 3.59 min, and 1 goal = 2 goals from 4.00 to 12.00 min). Physical demands and tactical behaviors were recorded during tasks using a global positioning system and video camera. Mental fatigue was recorded pre- and post-task using a visual analogue scale. Also, the ratio of perceived exertion and mental load were recorded after tasks were finished. Results reported the highest values of mental and physical demands in DVx4. Mental fatigue increased during all three large-sided games, although this increase was significantly higher in DVx4 compared with OSS ( p = 0.006) and DVx8 ( p = 0.027). Tactical behavior showed a trend towards more direct play during DVx4, which was less observed during DVx8, and not at all during OSS. In conclusion, changing the scoring system affects physical, tactical, and mental demands.

Keywords: cognitive exertion; football; soccer constraints; tactical behavior; training load (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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