Developing cognitive and motor decision-making skills through tactical principles and small-sided games in youth soccer

Guilherme Machado, Sixto González-Víllora, André Roca and Israel Teoldo

International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 2024, vol. 24, issue 5, 444-463

Abstract: This study aimed to verify the influence of 25 training sessions based on tactical principles and small-sided and conditioned games (SSCG) in developing cognitive and motor decision-making skills of U-12 soccer players. Participants were 25 U-12 elite male soccer players from a Brazilian first division national club. Perceptual-cognitive decision-making skills (quality and response time) were assessed with an objective video-based test (TacticUP®). Perceptual-motor decision-making skills (tactical efficiency) were assessed with the System of Tactical Assessment in Soccer (FUT-SAT). Both instruments were developed based on the same theoretical background (core tactical principles). The 25 training sessions were organised based on tactical principles and SSCG. The sessions were designed considering the individual needs to improve decision-making skills. Results showed improvements (p

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2024.2321039

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