The Effect of Using Small Sided Games in Developing Basic Skills and Possession among Football Players

Abstract

The study addressed “The Effect of Using Small‑Sided Games in Developing Basic Skills and Possession among Football Players” under 13 years of age. The researcher adopted an experimental method with two groups (experimental and control) to compare performance before and after applying a seven‑week training program. The results showed a significant improvement in the roll‑dribbling, passing, control, and shooting skills of the experimental group compared to the control group. It was also found that the small‑sided games approach contributes to raising performance efficiency under realistic playing pressure and increases both the duration and the number of possession passes. The study concluded that this method is effective and suitable for young age categories to develop technical and physical capacities in football.