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How Small-Sided Soccer Games Impact Fitness and Passing Skills in Teen Players

Seyhan S; Gündüz FC; Açar G; Girginer FG; Soylu Ç; Aslan YE; Bilici MF

Small-sided games are often used in youth soccer training to help players improve skills and fitness, like in real games. This study looked at how an eight-week small-sided games program affected running endurance and passing in young soccer players.

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How Strength Training Affects Brain Function and Growth Factors in Young Female Soccer Players

Bousselmi M; Zouhal H; Darragi M; Karamti HM; Ben Hmid A; Zamali I; Ben Ahmed M; Krir A; Zouita S; Laher I; Hackney AC; Granacher U; Ben Moussa Zouita A

Soccer for girls is becoming more popular around the world. To get better at soccer, it's important to work on physical fitness like muscle power and speed, as well as mental skills like paying attention and learning.

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