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12 Sep “The Ball Has a Life of Its Own: Rethinking Possession in Football”

Posted at 13:49h in Research

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?...

10 Sep From Crosses to Sequences: How LaLiga Evolved (and What Coaches Should Train Next)

Posted at 13:49h in Research

“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...

09 Sep Are players tired—or just reacting to the scoreboard? The truth about second-half performance and effective playing time

Posted at 13:28h in Research

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...

04 Sep Ball Possession vs Physical Performance: the real trade‑offs coaches must manage

Posted at 14:00h in Research

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...

02 Sep “Does Being Faster Really Make You Win More?”

Posted at 13:58h in Research

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...

28 Ago “If I’m winning, I rotate less.” What substitutions really tell us about match control

Posted at 13:53h in Research

Imagine this: halftime in a high-stakes league match. Your team is 0–1 down despite dominating possession. Do you trust your starting eleven to turn it around—or do you look to the bench for solutions? Every coach faces this dilemma, but across an entire season, substitution...