Fig. 2

Mean values ± SD of physiological responses, RPE, and, technical-tactical performance, during 4vs4 soccer small-sided games (SSGs) at different bout duration (1 × 12 min, 2 × 6 min, and 3 × 4 min) for male and female soccer players. *: statistically significant difference between 1 × 12 min and 3 × 4 min; £: statistically significant difference between 2 × 6 min and 3 × 4 min; #: statistically significant difference between 1 × 12 min and 2 × 6 min. PACES: Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale; % HRpeak: percentage of the peak heart rate achieved; RPE: rate of perceived exertion measured with the Borg CR-10 scale; La: lactate