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26 Abr Running Patterns in LaLiga Before and After Suspension of the Competition Due to COVID-19

Posted at 13:34h in Paper

Practical Summary for Coaches and Analysts The COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 forced LaLiga to stop for 12 weeks. Players spent 8 weeks confined at home, followed by 4 weeks of retraining before resuming competition. Matches were then played in a congested schedule: 11 fixtures in 39...

22 Dic Do elite soccer players cover longer distance when losing? Differences between attackers and defenders

Posted at 12:18h in Paper

Practical Summary for Coaches and Analysts We often hear that teams “run more when they are losing.” This study analyzed over 10,700 match observations in LaLiga to determine how the score-line (winning, drawing, losing) affects the physical performance of players — and whether the impact differs...

27 Nov Influence of Players’ Maximum Running Speed on the Team’s Ranking Position at the End of the Spanish LaLiga

Posted at 10:48h in Paper

Practical Summary for Coaches and Analysts Speed is one of the most eye-catching qualities in football. Scouts, coaches, and fans often highlight the “fastest player on the pitch” as a potential game-changer. But does having faster players actually decide whether a team finishes high in the...