Dr. López del Campo, Author at Football Innovation Hub

05 Nov Optimize Your Defensive Line: How Measuring Each Defender’s Individual Depth Can Strengthen Team Cohesion

Posted at 13:36h in Research

https://videopress.com/v/gxnb8QUb?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In this research developed by LaLiga’s Sports Research Department using the Mediacoach Desktop tool, we delve into a crucial innovation for defensive analysis in football: measuring each defender’s depth with a fixed reference, the edge of the penalty area. This approach allows coaches to monitor...

04 Nov How to Detect Mental Fatigue in Your Players: Practical Insights with the Mental Fatigue Detection Index

Posted at 13:36h in Research

In professional football, understanding the impact of mental fatigue can be key to improving team performance in critical moments. This research from LALIGA, based on data from LALIGA EA SPORTS players during the 2023/24 season, introduces a Mental Fatigue Detection Index that combines four essential...

30 Oct Recovery Strategies in the Opponent’s Half: Adjusting Defense to Maximize Efficiency on the Field

Posted at 12:39h in Research

For football coaches, understanding how to adjust the defensive line and pressing in the opponent's half can significantly impact team performance, especially in recovering possession in advanced areas. This research, based on data from LALIGA EA Sports, 2023/24 Season, sheds light on how defensive positioning...

28 Oct Optimizing Speed in Football: Practical Applications for Coaches Based on Competitive Performance

Posted at 13:44h in Research

Speed is one of the most critical physical abilities affecting football player performance. Based on data from players in the 2023/24 LALIGA EA Sports season, this research outlines a profile of average maximum speeds for each position, allowing coaches to tailor training to players’ specific...

24 Oct How Positional Width Variation Can Help Win Matches

Posted at 10:59h in Research

In professional football, the smallest details can make a big difference. A slight variation in tactical positioning or the way a team presses the opponent can be decisive. Recent research using data from matches in the 2023/24 LaLiga EA Sports Season reveals that the key...

23 Oct Does playing more matches affect physical performance?

Posted at 12:44h in Research

In professional football, one of the most common debates among coaches and physical trainers is whether playing more matches negatively impacts players' physical performance. This research uses data from the 2023/24 season of LALIGA EA Sports to shed light on this topic, focusing on a...

Author: Dr. López del Campo