An Exploratory Data Analysis on the Influence of Role Rotation in a Small-Sided Game on Young Soccer Players.

The aim of the present study was to analyze the behavior of players in a standard small-sided game (SSG) according to the role played (offensive (OF), defensive (DF), and wildcard (W)) and its relationship with physical demands (PHYD), technical performance (TP), and internal load (RPE). A total of 24 young highly trained male soccer players (under 16: = 12; under 19: = 12) participated. During the SSG, the players alternated the three roles (OF, DF, and W).