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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...

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...