Examine the effects of different small-sided game formats

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Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Acceleration and deceleration responses to different small-sided game formats in elite youth soccer players: a repeated-measures GPS study (2026) · Frontiers in Physiology · doi

  There is a need to examine the effects of different small-sided game formats and pitch sizes on acceleration and deceleration event counts in elite youth soccer players. Previous research has not fully explored the influence of task constraints on neuromuscular demands in football-specific training environments.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need examine effects different small-sided game formats
• Comparison of Jump Performance and Lower-Limb Strength by Playing Position in Soccer Players (2026) · Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise · doi

  Future studies can investigate the effects of position-specific training programs on the physical performance of soccer players. Research can examine the relationship between jumping ability and lower extremity strength and injury risk in soccer players. The study's findings can be used to inform the development of new training programs and injury prevention strategies for soccer players.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future studies investigate effects position-specific training programs physical
• The Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Multimodal Training Programs on the Balance and Agility of Young Football Athletes (2026) · Physical Education Theory and Methodology · doi

  There is a lack of research on the effectiveness of VR-based training programs in improving balance and agility in young soccer athletes. There is a need for innovative approaches to enhance physical fitness in young athletes. The study addresses the gap in the literature by examining the effects of VR-based training on balance and agility in young soccer athletes.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack research effectiveness vr-based training programs improving
• The Impact of Functional Movement Strength Training on Core Muscle Activation and Trunk Kinematics During Jumping Heading in Adolescent Soccer Players (2026) · Physical Education Theory and Methodology · doi

  Future studies should investigate the long-term effects of FMST on core muscle activation and trunk kinematics during jumping heading. Future studies should examine the effects of FMST on other aspects of soccer performance, such as sprinting and changing direction. Future studies should investigate the use of FMST in other sports and populations.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future studies investigate long-term effects fmst core muscle

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