Decision-making assessment was conducted during standardized
SSG before and after the training period. SSG consisted of
standard 5 5 soccer matches on a 30 m 40 m interior turf soccer
field to avoid weather influence. Coaches were positioned on the
side of the pitch to give their instructions as in a real game situation.
Players were randomly distributed in five different teams
composed of five players each including a keeper. The five teams
were randomly facing each other two times during ten games of
5 min each. Every player was then taking part in eight games of
5 min for a total of 40 min during both pre- and post-sessions.
Players who were waiting for the start of the next game were
stretching or exercising with the ball. SSG were recorded using two
video cameras (Sony, HDR-CX260VW). Cameras were positioned in
the bleachers of the stadium, approximately 10 m above the field of
play to cover the entire playing area. Players were identified by
jerseys and numbers. The video recordings were analyzed using
Dartfish Connect v6.0.