physical demands in football Tag

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...

16 Oct Does Changing the Coach Really Improve Performance? An Analysis of the 2023/24 LALIGA EA Sports Season

Posted at 11:37h in Research

Introduction In professional football, it’s common for teams going through a rough patch to replace their coach, hoping to improve performance. But does this decision actually lead to noticeable improvements? A recent study published in the International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport analyzed how coach...