1. May 2016 Integrated Training Methodology - Literature Review -

2. Integrated Training Methodology/2 By Aspire Academy INTEGRATED TRAINING: What is integrated training? "It is based on breaking down the complexity of the competition into simplified situations to be carried out during the training session. These situations allow the players to be developed around all aspects of the game"

3. Integrated Training Methodology/3 By Aspire Academy SMALL SIDED GAMES What are small sided games? "Small Sided Games (SSGs) are the most common training tool employed to recreate these simplified situations“ This review will provide a detailed analysis of how running performance is effected by the various formats of small sided games

4. Integrated Training Methodology/4 By Aspire Academy SSGs Formats PossessionGames with GKs Games with Small Goals (no GKs) SSGs Formats Typically Investigated

5. Integrated Training Methodology/5 By Aspire Academy SSGs Format: POSSESSION Summary of Studies Examining Running Performance during SSGs (Possession) StudyLevelFormat GameTotal PlayersTraining PrescriptionType of Game Pith Dimensions (Width) Pitch Dimensions (Length) Total Area player (m 2 ) TD (min) Peak Speed (km.h -1 ) Dellal et al., 2012*Senior Pro4vs4+4 (outside)/1 Touches84x4'/3'Possession3020600753057191 Dellal et al., 2011*Senior Pro4vs4+4 (outside)/1 Touches84x4/3'Possession302060075764191 Dellal et al., 2012*Senior Pro3v3+4 (outside)/2 Touches64x3'/3'Possession251845075531177 Dellal et al., 2012*Senior Pro4vs4+4 (outside)/2 Touches84x4'/3'Possession3020600752815176 Dellal et al., 2011*Senior Pro4vs4+4 (outside)/2 Touches84x4/3'Possession302060075668167 Dellal et al., 2012*Senior Pro4v4+4 (outside)/2 Touches84x4'/3'Possession302060075668167 Dellal et al., 2012*Senior Pro4vs4+4 (outside)/Free Touches84x4'/3'Possession3020600752664167 Dellal et al., 2011*Senior Pro4vs4+4 (outside)/Free Touches84x4/3'Possession302060075665166 Dellal et al., 2012*Senior Pro2v2+4 (outside)/2 Touches44x2'/3'Possession201530075304152 Koklu et al., 2015Elite Youth4vs484x4'/2'Possession32258001002154135 Koklu et al., 2015Elite Youth3vs364x3'/2'Possession30206001001587132 Koklu et al., 2015Elite Youth2vs244x2'/2'Possession27154051011048131 Casimichana et al., 2012Senior Semi-Pro5vs5104x4'/1Possession553820902091963123 Casimichana et al., 2012Senior Semi-Pro5vs5102x8'/2Possession553820902091912120 Gaudino et al., 2014Senior Professional10vs10/2 Touches201X4'Possession52 270413546611723 Casimichana et al., 2012Senior Semi-Pro5vs5101x16'Possession553820902091855116 Casimichana et al., 2014Senior Semi-Pro6vs6/2 Touches121x12'Possession60492940245136311419 Casimichana et al., 2014Senior Semi-Pro6vs6/Free Touches121x12'Possession60492940245135811319 Gaudino et al., 2014Senior Professional7vs7/2 Touches141X4'Possession37 13699844311126 Gaudino et al., 2014Senior Professional5vs5/2 Touches101X4'Possession27 7297341910520 Castellano et al., 2013Senior Semi-Pro7vs7141x6'Possession6446294421056093 Castellano et al., 2013Senior Semi-Pro5vs5101x6'Possession5538209020953589 Castellano et al., 2013Senior Semi-Pro3vs361x6'Possession4330129021543573 * Data extracted from the studies highlighted in grey are neither presented in the graphs nor considered for further discussion as the data points are considered outliers.

6. Integrated Training Methodology/6 By Aspire Academy SSGs (Possession): Relationship Between Total Distance Covered and Playing Area per Player Study Area player (m 2 ) TD (m.min -1 ) Koklu et al., 2015100135 Koklu et al., 2015100132 Koklu et al., 2015101131 Casamichana et al., 2012209123 Casamichana et al., 2012209120 Gaudino et al., 2014135117 Casamichana et al., 2012209116 Casamichana et al., 2014245114 Casamichana et al., 2014245113 Gaudino et al., 201498111 Gaudino et al., 201473105 Castellano et al., 201321093 Castellano et al., 201320989 Castellano et al., 201321573 *Red and green dotted lines represent typical average maximum and minimum total distance covered (m/min) in official matches by professional male players (Di Salvo et al., 2013)

7. Integrated Training Methodology/7 By Aspire Academy SSGs (Possession): Relationship Between Total Distance Covered and Number of Players StudyTotal Players TD (m.min -1 ) Koklu et al., 20158135 Koklu et al., 20156132 Koklu et al., 20154131 Casamichana et al., 201210123 Casamichana et al., 201210120 Gaudino et al., 201420117 Casamichana et al., 201210116 Casamichana et al., 201412114 Casamichana et al., 201412113 Gaudino et al., 201414111 Gaudino et al., 201410105 Castellano et al., 20131493 Castellano et al., 20131089 Castellano et al., 2013673 *Red and green dotted lines represent typical average maximum and minimum total distance covered (m/min) in official matches by professional male players (Di Salvo et al., 2013)

8. Integrated Training Methodology/8 By Aspire Academy SSG (Possession) Training Drill with the Highest Total Distance Covered o Elite Academy Players (16.5 yrs) o 4vs4 o 4 X 4’ / 2’ passive o 25m X 32m o Maintain possession of the ball for as long as possible o 135m.min -1 o (Koklu et al., 2015)

9. Integrated Training Methodology/9 By Aspire Academy o Elite Academy Players (16.5 yrs) o 3vs3 o 4 X 4’ / 2’ passive o 20m X 30m o Maintain possession of the ball for as long as possible. o 132m.min -1 o (Koklu et al., 2015) SSG (Possession) Training Drill with the Second Highest Total Distance Covered

10. Integrated Training Methodology/10 By Aspire Academy SSGs (Possession): Relationship Between Peak Speed and Playing Area per Player Study Area player (m 2 ) Peak Speed (km.h -1 ) Gaudino et al., 20149826 Gaudino et al., 201413523 Gaudino et al., 20147320 Casamichana et al., 201424519 Casamichana et al., 201424519 *Red dotted line represents typical average maximum total distance covered (m/min) in official matches by professional male players (Bradley et al., 2009)

11. Integrated Training Methodology/11 By Aspire Academy SSGs (Possession): Relationship Between Peak Speed and Number of Players StudyTotal Players Peak Speed (km.h -1 ) Gaudino et al., 20141426 Gaudino et al., 20142023 Gaudino et al., 20141020 Casimichana et al., 20141219 Casimichana et al., 20141219 *Red dotted line represents typical average maximum total distance covered (m/min) in official matches by professional male players (Bradley et al., 2009)

12. Integrated Training Methodology/12 By Aspire Academy o Elite English Premier League Players o 7vs7 o 1 X 4’ o 37m X 37m o Maximum 2 touches o To keep the ball for longer than the opposing team. o 26 km.hr -1 o (Gaudino et al., 2014) SSG (Possession) Training Drill with the Highest Peak Speed

13. Integrated Training Methodology/13 By Aspire Academy Summary of Studies Examining Running Performance during SSGs (Small Sided Games with Small Goals– no Goalkeepers SSGs Format: GAMES WITH SMALL GOALS (no GKs) StudyLevelFormat GameTotal PlayersTraining PrescriptionType of Game Pith Dimensions (Width) Pitch Dimensions (Length) Total Area Player (m 2 ) TD TD (min) Ade et al., 2014Elite Pro1vs128x30''/2'No GK + Small Goals271848624386172 Ade et al., 2014Elite Pro2vs248x1'/1'No GK + Small Goals2718486122133 Koklu et al., 2012Elite Youth4vs484x4'/2'No GK + Small Goals36248641082013126 Castellano et al., 2013Senior Semi-Pro7vs7141x6'No GK + Small Goals6446294421049983 Castellano et al., 2013Senior Semi-Pro5vs5101x6'No GK + Small Goals5538209020949382 Castellano et al., 2013Senior Semi-Pro3vs361x6'No GK + Small Goals4330129021537062

14. Integrated Training Methodology/14 By Aspire Academy SSGs (Games with Small Goals - no GKs): Relationship Between Total Distance Covered and Playing Area per Player Study Area Player (m 2 ) TD (m.min -1 ) Ade et al., 2014243172 Ade et al., 2014122133 Koklu et al., 2012108126 Castellano et al., 201321083 Castellano et al., 201320982 Castellano et al., 201321562 *Red and green dotted lines represent typical average maximum and minimum total distance covered (m/min) in official matches by professional male players (Di Salvo et al., 2013)

15. Integrated Training Methodology/15 By Aspire Academy SSGs (Games with Small Goals - no GKs): Relationship Between Total Distance Covered and Number of Players StudyTotal Players TD (m.min -1 ) Ade et al., 20142172 Ade et al., 20144133 Koklu et al., 20128126 Castellano et al., 20131483 Castellano et al., 20131082 Castellano et al., 2013662 *Red and green dotted lines represent typical average maximum and minimum total distance covered (m/min) in official matches by professional male players (Di Salvo et al., 2013)

16. Integrated Training Methodology/16 By Aspire Academy o Elite Academy Players (17.0 yrs) o 1vs1 o 8 X 30’’ o 27m X 18m o The player or team that scored goal retained possession but had to return to their half to receive the next ball from the coach. o 172m.min -1 o (Ade et al., 2014) SSGs (Games with Small Goals - no GKs): Drills with the Highest Peak Speed

17. Integrated Training Methodology/17 By Aspire Academy o Elite Academy Players (17.0 yrs) o 2vs2 o 8 X 1’ o 27m X 18m o The player or team that scored goal retained possession but had to return to their half to receive the next ball from the coach. o 133m.min -1 o (Ade et al., 2014) SSGs (Games with Small Goals - no GKs): Drills with the Second Highest Peak Speed

18. Integrated Training Methodology/18 By Aspire Academy SSGs Format: GAMES WITH GKs * Data extracted from the studies highlighted in red are neither presented in the graphs nor considered for further discussion as the data points are considered outliers. Summary of Studies Examining Running Performance during SSGs (Games with GKs) StudyLevelFormat GameTotal PlayersTraining PrescriptionType of Game Pith Dimensions (Width) Pitch Dimensions (Length) Total Area player (m 2 ) TD TD (min) Peak Speed (km.h -1 ) Owen et al., 2014Senior Pro3vs3+GK83x5'/3'GK + Goals30257509419923 Stevens et al., 2015Elite Youth5vs5+GK104x7'/2'GK + Goals403413601363525126 Stevens et al., 2015Senior Pro5vs5+GK104x7'/2'GK + Goals403413601363501125 Owen et al., 2014Senior Pro8vs8+GK183x5'/3'GK + Goals7056392021812524 Casamichana & Castellano, 2010Regional Youth5vs5+GK103x8'/5'GK + Goals62442728273100012523 Owen et al., 2014Senior Pro10vs10+GK223x5'/3'GK + Goals10074740033612225 Koklu et al., 2015Elite Youth4vs4+GK84x4'/2'GK + Goals32258001001947122 Koklu et al., 2015Elite Youth2vs2+GK44x2'/2'GK + Goals2715405101941118 Koklu et al., 2015Elite Youth3vs3+GK64x3'/2'GK + Goals30206001001376115 Aguiar et al., 2013Youth Pro3vs3+GK63x6'/1'GK + Goals150686114 Owen et al., 2014Senior Pro9vs9+GK203x5'/3'GK + Goals8070560028011425 Aguiar et al., 2013Youth Pro4vs4+GK83x6'/1'GK + Goals150682114 Casamichana & Castellano, 2010Regional Youth5vs5+GK103x8'/5'GK + Goals5035175017590911420 Christopher et al., 2016Elite Youth (EPL)5vs5+GK104x2'/45''-1'GK + Goals50321600160891111 Owen et al., 2014Senior Pro6vs6+GK143x5'/3'GK + Goals5445243017411123 Christopher et al., 2016Elite Youth (EPL)5vs5+GK102x4'/1'GK + Goals50321600160887111 Gaudino et al., 2014Senior Pro10vs10+GK/2 Touch201X4'GK + Goals6645297014944111023 Aguiar et al., 2013Youth Pro5vs5+GK103x6'/1'GK + Goals150660110 Gaudino et al., 2013Senior Pro10vs10+GK201x14'GK + Goals664529701491536110 Christopher et al., 2016Elite Youth (EPL)5vs5+GK101x8'GK + Goals50321600160866108 Owen et al., 2014Senior Pro7vs7+GK163x5'/3'GK + Goals6050300018810823 Owen et al., 2014Senior Pro5vs5+GK123x5'/3'GK + Goals5044220018310621 Gaudino et al., 2014Senior Pro7vs7+GK/2 Touch141X4'GK + Goals4535157511341210319 Owen et al., 2014Senior Pro4vs4+GK103x5'/3'GK + Goals4650230023010321 Gaudino et al., 2013Senior Pro7vs7+GK141x8'GK + Goals45351575113820103 Gaudino et al., 2014Senior Pro5vs5+GK/2 Touch101X4'GK + Goals30 9009040210120 Aguiar et al., 2013Youth Pro2v2+GK43x6'/1'GK + Goals150599100 Gaudino et al., 2013Senior Pro5vs5+GK101x5'GK + Goals30 9009049098 Casamichana & Castellano, 2010Regional Youth5vs5+GK103x8'/5'GK + Goals3223736746958718 Castellano et al., 2013Senior Semi-Pro5vs5+GK101x6'GK + Goals5538209020946578 Castellano et al., 2013Senior Semi-Pro7vs7+GK141x6'GK + Goals6446294421046377 Castellano et al., 2013Senior Semi-Pro3vs3+GK61x6'GK + Goals4330129021543372

19. Integrated Training Methodology/19 By Aspire Academy SSGs (Games with GKs): Relationship Between Total Distance Covered and Playing Area per Player Study Area Player (m 2 ) TD (m.min -1 ) Stevens et al., 2015136126 Stevens et al., 2015136125 Casamichana & Castellano, 2010273125 Owen et al., 2014218125 Owen et al., 2014336122 Koklu et al., 2015100122 Koklu et al., 2015101118 Koklu et al., 2015100115 Aguiar et al., 2013150114 Owen et al., 2014280114 Aguiar et al., 2013150114 Casamichana & Castellano, 2010175114 Christopher et al., 2016160111 Owen et al., 2014174111 Christopher et al., 2016160111 Gaudino et al., 2014149110 Aguiar et al., 2013150110 Gaudino et al., 2013149110 Christopher et al., 2016160108 Owen et al., 2014188108 Owen et al., 2014183106 Owen et al., 2014230103 Gaudino et al., 2014113103 Gaudino et al., 2013113103 Gaudino et al., 201490101 Aguiar et al., 2013150100 Gaudino et al., 20139098 Casamichana & Castellano, 20107487 Castellano et al., 201320978 Castellano et al., 201321077 Castellano et al., 201321572 *Red and green dotted lines represent typical average maximum and minimum total distance covered (m/min) in official matches by professional male players (Di Salvo et al., 2013)

20. Integrated Training Methodology/20 By Aspire Academy SSGs (Games with GKs): Relationship Between Total Distance Covered and Number of Players StudyTotal Players TD (m.min) -1 Stevens et al., 201510126 Stevens et al., 201510125 Casamichana & Castellano, 201010125 Owen et al., 201418125 Owen et al., 201422122 Koklu et al., 20158122 Koklu et al., 20154118 Koklu et al., 20156115 Aguiar et al., 20136114 Owen et al., 201420114 Aguiar et al., 20138114 Casamichana & Castellano, 201010114 Christopher et al., 201610111 Owen et al., 201414111 Christopher et al., 201610111 Gaudino et al., 201420110 Aguiar et al., 201310110 Gaudino et al., 201320110 Christopher et al., 201610108 Owen et al., 201416108 Owen et al., 201412106 Owen et al., 201410103 Gaudino et al., 201414103 Gaudino et al., 201314103 Gaudino et al., 201410101 Aguiar et al., 20134100 Gaudino et al., 20131098 Casamichana & Castellano, 20101087 Castellano et al., 20131078 Castellano et al., 20131477 Castellano et al., 2013672 *Red and green dotted lines represent typical average maximum and minimum total distance covered (m/min) in official matches by professional male players (Di Salvo et al., 2013)

21. Integrated Training Methodology/21 By Aspire Academy o Elite Academy Players (17.0 yrs) o 5vs5 + 2 GKs o 4 X 7’ / 2’ o 40m X 37m o Goalkeepers are restricted to a maximum of 3s of ball possession per occasion. o Game always starts with the Goalkeeper. o 126m.min -1 o (Stevens et al., 2015) SSGs (Games with GKs): Drill with the Highest Total Distance Covered

22. Integrated Training Methodology/22 By Aspire Academy o Regional youth players (15.5 yrs) o 5vs5 + 2 GKs o 3 X 8’ / 5’ o 62m X 44m o Possession should be determined by the run of play rather than coach instructions. o 125m.min -1 o (Casamichana & Castellano, 2010) SSGs (Games with GKs): Drill with the Second Highest Total Distance Covered

23. Integrated Training Methodology/23 By Aspire Academy SSGs (Games with GKs): Relationship Between Peak Speed and Playing Area per Player Study Area Player (m 2 ) Peak Speed (km.h -1 ) Owen et al., 201428025 Owen et al., 201433625 Owen et al., 201421824 Owen et al., 201417423 Casamichana & Castellano, 201027323 Gaudino et al., 201414923 Owen et al., 201418823 Owen et al., 201418321 Owen et al., 201423021 Casamichana & Castellano, 201017520 Gaudino et al., 20149020 Gaudino et al., 201411319 Casamichana & Castellano, 20107418 *Red dotted line represents typical average maximum total distance covered (m/min) in official matches by professional male players (Bradley et al., 2009)

24. Integrated Training Methodology/24 By Aspire Academy SSGs (Games with GKs): Relationship Between Peak Speed and Number of Players StudyTotal Players Peak Speed (km.h -1 ) Owen et al., 20142025 Owen et al., 20142225 Owen et al., 20141824 Owen et al., 20141423 Casamichana & Castellano, 20101023 Gaudino et al., 20142023 Owen et al., 20141623 Owen et al., 20141221 Owen et al., 20141021 Casamichana & Castellano, 20101020 Gaudino et al., 20141020 Gaudino et al., 20141419 Casamichana & Castellano, 20101018 *Red dotted line represents typical average maximum total distance covered (m/min) in official matches by professional male players (Bradley et al., 2009)

25. Integrated Training Methodology/25 By Aspire Academy o Elite Professional Players o 6vs6 + 2 GKs o 3 X 5’ / 3’ o 54m X 45m o Normal match rules (free play). o 23.2 km.h -1 o (Owen et al., 2014) SSGs (Games with GKs) Training Drill with the Highest Peak Speed *Please note that maximum peak speed were observed in games using full, or near full, field dimensions (Owen et al. 2014), which might not be considered a SSG. Thus, the above figure details the SSG with the highest peak speed.

26. Integrated Training Methodology/26 By Aspire Academy o Regional youth players (15.5 yrs) o 5vs5 + 2 GKs o 3 X 8’ / 5’ o 62m X 44m o Possession should be determined by the run of play rather than coach instructions. o 23 km.h -1 o (Casamichana & Castellano, 2010) SSGs (Games with GKs) Training Drill with Second Highest Peak Speed *Please note that maximum peak speed were observed in games using full, or near full, field dimensions (Owen et al. 2014), which might not be considered a SSG. Thus, the above figure details the SSG with the second highest peak speed.

27. Integrated Training Methodology/27 By Aspire Academy Scatterplot of Individual Studies Data (total distance). Black horizontal lines represented median values o This information demonstrates the variation in running performance for the different SSG formats o It is clear that the rules, number of players and size of the space for each SSG format will influence running performance

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