football conditioning Tag

07 May Accelerating from a standstill is not the same as accelerating at full speed. Yet we measure them the same way.

Posted at 12:07h in Research

Still using fixed acceleration thresholds in training? You might be misjudging your players’ real physical demands. This LaLiga study analyzes over 8,000 elite-level actions and reveals why initial speed is the missing piece in understanding high-intensity efforts. Learn how to apply these findings to design...

24 Abr High-Intensity Acceleration and Initial Speed Profiles as Predictors of Team Success in Professional Football: What We Know and How to Use It

Posted at 12:33h in Research

Acceleration is not just about running fast—it's about how quickly a player can reach match-changing speeds. Our latest study in LaLiga shows that top teams not only accelerate more often but do so with superior efficiency depending on the playing position. This article explores how...

26 Jul Effects of Age on Match-related Acceleration and Deceleration Efforts in Elite Soccer Players

Posted at 11:14h in Paper

When we talk about age in football, most coaches and analysts focus on whether older players can still run fast or cover large distances. This study takes a step further: instead of only looking at running or sprinting, it examines accelerations and decelerations — the...

02 Dic Do elite soccer players cover less distance when their team spent more time in possession of the ball?

Posted at 11:09h in Paper

Practical Summary for Coaches and Analysts In football, there is a common belief that “the ball should do the work.” But what does that actually mean for the physical demands on players? This study, based on more than 8,400 match observations in LaLiga, examined how ball...