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Which soccer drill builds more power: small games or sprints?

NCT ID NCT07807618

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests two 6-week training methods in young male soccer players aged 16 to 20. One group plays small-sided games, another does repeated sprints, and a third follows only routine practice. Researchers measure changes in sprint speed, agility, jump power, and body composition to see which method offers greater benefits.

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Active substance
Small-sided games training and repeated sprint training
What this could lead to
If one method proves superior, coaches could use it to better boost young players' speed, agility, and power.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (24 players) and short (6 weeks), so results may not apply broadly or show lasting effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 20 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Active male soccer players competing in the Regional Amateur League (BAL) * Age between 16 and 20 years * Voluntary participation with signed informed consent (and parental consent for minors) * No history of severe musculoskeletal injuries or orthopedic surgeries in the lower extremities within the past 6 months * Regular participation in team soccer practices Exclusion Criteria: * Missing more than 10% of the scheduled training sessions during the 6-week intervention * Occurrence of any acute musculoskeletal injury or illness preventing full participation in tests or training * Simultaneous participation in external structured strength or conditioning programs outside the study protocol * Failure to complete all pre- or post-intervention performance tests

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Athletic performance Physical fitness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Football Facilities of the Mus Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports / Mus Alparslan University Exercise Physiology Laboratory

    Muş, Central, 49100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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