Dr. López del Campo, Author at Football Innovation Hub

04 Oct Keys to Mastering Pressing and Playing Out from the Back in the Modern Game

Posted at 18:34h in Research

In today’s football, playing out from the back and pressing the opponent during this phase are decisive moments that directly influence the game. At LALIGA, we’ve developed an analysis model that provides coaches with tools to improve both the effectiveness of pressing the opponent’s build-up...

03 Oct Transform Your Corner Kick Strategies: Optimize Defense and Attack with an Advanced Simulator

Posted at 10:01h in Research

In football, corner kicks are key plays that can make a difference in the outcome of a match. Although they represent only a small percentage of the game, their impact can be decisive if executed correctly. Through our work at LALIGA, we are using an...

01 Oct How Measuring Ball Speed Can Transform Your Training Plans and Improve Team Performance

Posted at 12:52h in Research

https://videopress.com/v/7sddCzcI?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In recent years, technology has enabled football coaches to access data that was once impossible to measure. At LALIGA, we’ve implemented a ball-tracking system that records its position 25 times per second across the 42 stadiums in the competition. This technology has given us a...

30 Sep How and When Players Sprint Based on Their Position: Key Insights for Training Sessions That Simulate Real Match Scenarios

Posted at 12:17h in Research

Football is characterized by a series of intermittent efforts of unpredictable duration and variable recovery times. Throughout a match, players experience pauses in activity followed by explosive actions that demand maximum physical performance. These high-intensity moments, such as maximal sprints, often coincide with key situations...

26 Sep Tactical Optimization in Professional Football: The Power of Measuring Ball and Opponent Distance with Mediacoach Desktop

Posted at 10:42h in Research

At LaLiga, we have developed an advanced model within the Mediacoach Desktop video analysis tool, which allows real-time tracking of the distance between each player and the ball, 25 times per second. This model, currently in the analysis phase, is designed to calculate the optimal...

25 Sep Using Heatmaps to Analyze Key Events: Preparing for Your Next Opponent

Posted at 12:32h in Research

As a coach, preparing for an upcoming match means not just understanding your team, but also gaining insights into your opponent. One of the most effective tools at your disposal is the use of heatmaps to analyze key events. This approach allows you to see...

Author: Dr. López del Campo