Defensive interactions in soccer small-sided games: an integrated approach between the fundamental tactical principles and the social network analysis

• Main Authors: Gibson Moreira Praça (Author), Raphael Brito e Sousa (Author), Sarah da Glória Teles Bredt (Author), Filipe Manuel Clemente (Author), Israel Teoldo (Author), Henrique de Oliveira Castro (Author), Gustavo De Conti Teixeira Costa (Author), Pedro Emílio Drumond Moreira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This study aimed to 1) present a new analysis of the interactions between the tactical principles of defensive coverage and delay using the Social Network Analysis (SNA); 2) compare the defensive cooperation patterns presented by players of different categories during a 3vs.3 soccer small-sided game...