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Paulo Henrique Borges1, Lucas Shoiti Carvalho Ueda1, Gustavo Muniz Dos Santos1
1Department of Physical Education, Center of Sports, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil.
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|June 18, 2026
Summary
Exploratory behavior in youth soccer small-sided games (SSGs) did not significantly boost overall creativity. However, defenders with higher exploratory actions showed more offensive attempts, suggesting targeted encouragement may enhance their attacking contributions.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Motor Learning
- Youth Soccer Development
Background:
- Creative actions are crucial for dynamic team sports like soccer.
- Understanding the link between player behavior and creativity is vital for effective coaching.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if exploratory behavior enhances creative actions in youth soccer small-sided games (SSGs).
- To analyze the relationship between exploratory metrics and creative performance across different game positions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Global Positioning System (GPS) for exploratory behavior metrics (stretch index, spatial exploration index).
- Employed notational analysis (Creative Behavior Assessment in Team Sports - CBATS) for creativity measures (fluency, versatility, originality, attempts).
- Applied Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Cluster Analysis to group players by exploratory behavior, then used Generalized Linear Models to assess effects.
Main Results:
- Exploratory behavior did not significantly increase overall creative actions across game positions.
- A significant interaction revealed defenders with higher exploratory behavior made more unsuccessful non-standardized attempts.
- No significant effects were observed for fluency, versatility, or originality in relation to exploratory behavior.
Conclusions:
- Exploratory behavior does not universally enhance creative performance in SSGs.
- Encouraging higher exploratory behavior specifically in defenders may lead to increased offensive actions and attempts.
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