https://youtu.be/UgSZkSygB0k A live problem on the touchline The opponent circulates from left to right and your back four shuffle… almost. One wide midfielder lags half a step, the full-back tucks too early, and a passing lane opens across your box. Nothing “catastrophic” on the GPS sheet—but the...
https://youtu.be/BgA8MOrG5x0 A coach’s dilemma Every week, coaches and analysts ask themselves the same question: How does my team really build its attacks? We often measure possession in percentages or completed passes, but these numbers don’t explain how a team progresses. Did they circulate endlessly in their own half?...
“What really changed in LaLiga? Not the speed of legs—but the grammar of the ball.” A real sideline dilemma Friday, pre‑match. One assistant argues for more direct play and early crosses. Another wants a higher press and longer spells on the ball. Which way does modern LaLiga...
A real touchline moment Minute 72. You’re 0–1 down away from home. GPS shows your full-backs surging; your 9’s sprints are dipping. The analyst whispers “fatigue.” The assistant says “we’re chasing.” Who’s right? Two peer‑reviewed studies from the Football Intelligence & Performance Department at LALIGA suggest a...
What LaLiga data really says about ball possession and physical demands A real sideline question It’s Friday. You’re finalising tomorrow’s plan. One assistant argues for 60% possession to control the game; another wants a more direct, pressing approach. Then the physio asks: “What does that do to...
https://youtu.be/GAxmJfxf-4U A scenario from the pitch Picture this: you’re preparing your team for a decisive match. In your analysis session, someone highlights the top speed of your star forward—“He hit 35 km/h last week.” The question lingers: does that raw maximum sprint speed really matter for winning...