Acute and residual physical fatigue, along with recovery time following sided games: A scoping review and evidence gap map focusing on methodological aspects

The aims of this review were to: (i) summarize the main methodological characteristics of studies investigating acute and residual physical fatigue and recovery time following SSGs in team sport athletes, regardless of sex or competition level; (ii) identify and catalog the outcomes assessed, the measurement tests and time points used, and the characteristics of the implemented SSGs; (iii) briefly summarize the main findings and trends from the existing body of research; and (iv) map current research gaps and outline directions for future investigations.