Table 1.

Definition of each training component.

Warm-up	Any activity or movement with the main aim of preparing the body mentally, physically, and psychologically for the forthcoming session.
Drills	Defined as repetitive tasks, with the focus on improving technical and tactical skills in the absence of opposition.
Small-sided games	Both possession and bi-directional games, with the aim of outperforming an opposing team, with varying pitch sizes, playing numbers, and rules compared to the traditional games.
Running	Any activity with the main focus on improving speed or aerobic endurance through traditional methods with the absence of technical skills.
Training matches	Traditional 15 v 15 games, played on a full-size pitch with standard rules applied.
Transition	Any element of training without the ball in play, such as drink breaks, and explanations or discussion of previous or forthcoming activities.