Table 1.

Independent variables recorded in the investigation.

Activity	Variable	Objective	Situation	Figure
Small-sided games (25 × 40 m)	SSG1	Maintain possession of the ball	6 vs. 6
	SSG2	Maintain possession of the ball and progress to the goal line of the opposing team.	6 vs. 6
	SSG3	Maintain possession, progress to the goal-line of the opponent and try to score a goal in two 2-m mini-goals located in the pitch corners.	6 vs. 6
	SSG4	Maintain possession, progress to the goal line of the opponent and try to score a goal in an official goal defended by a goalkeeper (gk)	(6 + gk) vs. 6
Official matches	Total match	Total demands of the match (Playing system: 4-2-3-1)	11 vs. 11