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Effects of a nonlinear pedagogy intervention programme on the emergent tactical behaviours of youth footballers |
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| Authors: | Alba Práxedes Fernando Del Villar Álvarez Alberto Moreno Alexander Gil-Arias Keith Davids |
| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Languages and Education, University of Nebrija, Madrid, Spain;2. Sport Studies Center, Rey Juan Carlos University, Alcorcón, Spain;3. Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain;4. Centre for Sport Engineering Research, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This study analysed the effects of a training intervention programme using principles of Non-Linear Pedagogy (NLP) on the decision making (DM) and performance behaviours (P) of youth footballers. Method: 19 footballers (U12 yrs) participated in 14 training sessions, spread over three phases: Pre-intervention, Intervention, Retention. The intervention was based on Small-Sided and Conditioned Games. We assessed progress during the intervention phase at two different points: intermediate and final. The GPET instrument was used to analyse the DM and P during the completion of 3208 passes in the intervention. Results: Results shown significant improvements in the DM and P after the intermediate and final points of the acquisition phase. Moreover, significantly higher values were also obtained in both variables in the retention, compared to the pre-intervention phase. Conclusion: Results indicated that the NLP intervention programme was effective in improving both aspects of team games performance in youth players, with effects consolidated over time. |
| Keywords: | Small-sided and conditioned games learning design intervention decision-making performance youth football |