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20 Ene When the Game Demands More, Maximum Speed Declines

Posted at 13:31h in Research

A consistent second-half pattern in professional football There is a widespread assumption in football. As matches progress and results are on the line, players are expected to reach their highest physical levels. More intensity. More effort. More speed. From a tactical and emotional perspective, this assumption is logical.From...

15 Ene Why do teams in numerical superiority reduce their physical intensity instead of exploiting the advantage?

Posted at 13:15h in Research

Introduction: a familiar scenario in elite football A red card changes everything. As a coach or performance staff member, you have seen it countless times. The opponent goes down to ten players. Instinct says: now is the moment. Push higher. Increase tempo. Make the pitch bigger. Break...

16 Oct We Always Said Physical Data Don’t Predict Success. Until Now.

Posted at 12:04h in Research

For the first time, a physical metric mirrors the league table itself. The Assumption We All Shared Every coach, analyst and physical trainer has repeated it countless times: “Physical data don’t explain who wins football matches.” And for years, the evidence backed that up.Running more metres — total, above...

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...

28 Jul “Do Teams Really Run More Without the Ball? It Depends on How Long They Have It”

Posted at 13:51h in Research

Does a team always run more without the ball? This data-driven analysis of over 8,000 LALIGA match records shows that physical effort during in-possession phases can exceed out-of-possession demands—especially when ball possession drops below 36%. Discover how possession percentage reshapes match running performance and what...

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