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07 Mar Evolution of physical and technical parameters in the Spanish LaLiga 2012-2019

Posted at 13:25h in Paper

LaLiga has changed significantly in the last decade, and this study analyzed more than 32,000 match observations from eight consecutive seasons (2012–2020) to track how physical and technical demands have evolved across positions and team rankings. Key insights for coaches and performance staff: Less total distance, more...

02 Mar Liga Lockdown: Conditioning Strategy and Adaptation to In-Game Regulations during COVID-19 Pandemic Prevented an Increase in Injury Incidence

Posted at 13:06h in Paper

When LaLiga stopped for 12 weeks due to the first COVID-19 wave, many feared that injuries would skyrocket once competition resumed. Players had 8 weeks of home confinement and only 4 weeks of retraining before facing 11 matches in just 38 days. This study followed...