Gender differences in match performance characteristics of soccer players competing in the UEFA Champions League

Bradley, Paul S.; Dellal, Alexandre; Mohr, Magni; Castellano, Julen; Wilkie, Anna

doi:10.1016/j.humov.2013.07.024

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“…11,36,37 Although researchers have used generic descriptors for movement categories (jogging etc), they have assigned a wide range of speed thresholds to these activities. This is due to variations in player sex, 16,38 maturation, 39 competitive standard 6 and physical capacity. 40 To complicate matters, technologies use different algorithms and dwell times to classify high-intensity actions and this limits comparability between studies.…”

Section: Defining the Approaches To Quantifying Match Physical Performentioning

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Are Current Physical Match Performance Metrics in Elite Soccer Fit for Purpose or Is the Adoption of an Integrated Approach Needed?

Bradley¹,

Ade²

2018

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

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approach when evaluating match demands by simply reporting the distance covered or time spent along a motion continuum of walking through to sprinting. This methodology quantifies physical metrics in isolation without integrating other factors and this ultimately leads to a one-dimensional insight into match performance. Thus, this commentary proposes a novel 'integrated' approach that focuses on a sensitive physical metric such as high-intensity running but contextualizes this in relation to key tactical activities for each position and collectively for the team. In the example presented, the 'integrated' model clearly unveils the unique high-intensity profile that exists due to distinct tactical roles, rather than one-dimensional 'blind' distances produced by 'traditional' models. Intuitively this innovative concept may aid the coaches understanding of the physical performance in relation to the tactical roles and instructions given to the players. Additionally, it will enable practitioners to more effectively translate match metrics into training and testing protocols. This innovative model may well aid advances in other team sports that incorporate similar intermittent movements with tactical purpose.Evidence of the merits and application of this new concept are needed before the scientific community accepts this model as it may well add complexity to an area that conceivably needs simplicity.

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“…Ligue 1, 14 German Bundesliga 15 in addition to the European Champions League 16,17 and International tournaments. 18,19 Research demonstrates high-intensity running during matches has increased by a third in some Leagues across the last decade.…”

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Are Current Physical Match Performance Metrics in Elite Soccer Fit for Purpose or Is the Adoption of an Integrated Approach Needed?

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Ade²

2018

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

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“…The empirical literature has demonstrated sex differences in team-based ball sports performance [32][33][34]; however, minimal research has investigated the relationship between physical fitness and sport-specific technical skills in female populations. Consideration of sexspecific relationships may be integral when developing sport training regimes to ensure optimal player performance, especially due to the relative lack of research focused on female players.…”

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The Relationship Between Physical Fitness Qualities and Sport-Specific Technical Skills in Female, Team-Based Ball Players: A Systematic Review

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Background: Understanding the relationships between physical fitness attributes and sport-specific technical skills may assist with the establishment of beneficial training interventions. The aim of this systematic review was to determine if physical fitness qualities were associated with performance of sport-specific technical skills in female, team-based ball players. Methods: Five databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, ProQuest, and Scopus) were searched for relevant studies up to April 15, 2019. Full-text articles investigating relationships between physical fitness and sport-specific technical skills in female, team-based ball players were included. Methodological quality of included studies was appraised using a modified Downs and Black checklist. Data synthesis was conducted to determine the summary of evidence based on the number of significantly associated relationships divided by the total relationships assessed. An individual relationship was defined as a reported result examining the association between a single physical fitness variable and a single sport-specific technical skill.Results: Data synthesis of grouped female ball players from 41 included studies revealed three clear associations: (i) body composition and defensive technical skills (19/29; 66%), (ii) agility and movement with a ball (4/6; 67%), and (iii) coordination and movement with a ball (3/5; 60%). An uncertain association exists between cardiorespiratory fitness and defensive technical skills (2/5; 40%). No association or an unknown conclusion (< 5 relationships reported) exists between all remaining physical fitness attributes and sport-specific technical skills. Sub-analyses revealed clear associations between body composition and throwing/shooting (using hands) in junior ball players (15/15; 100%) and with movement with a ball in elite (6/9; 67%) and senior (6/6; 100%) ball players. Three uncertain associations were found between offensive technical skills and agility in elite ball players (3/8; 38%), and with speed in elite (6/14; 43%) and junior (7/18; 39%) female ball players.Conclusion: There is limited evidence available to demonstrate relationships between physical fitness qualities and sport-specific technical skills in female, team-based ball players. This lack of association is possibly due to reductionist methods in available literature and a lack of research in female ball players globally.Registration: CRD42017065339 (PROSPERO on 12 May 2017).

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“…The physical demands of match-play have been quantified in the English Premier League (Bradley et al, 2009;Di Salvo, Gregson, Atkinson, Tordoff, & Drust, 2009), Italian Serie A Vigne, Gaudino, Rogowski, Alloatti, & Hautier, 2010), Spanish La Liga (Castellano, Blanco-Villaseñor, & Alvarez, 2011), French Ligue 1 (Carling, 2010), German Bundesliga (Hoppe, Slomka, Baumgart, Weber, & Freiwald, 2015) in addition to the UEFA European Champions League (Bradley, Dellal, Mohr, Castellano, & Wilkie, 2014;Di Salvo et al, 2010). The research results suggest that the English Premier League (EPL) is one of the most physically intense Leagues in Europe (Bradley et al, 2009;Dellal et al, 2011;Di Salvo et al, 2009).…”

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Longitudinal match performance characteristics of UK and non-UK players in the English Premier League

Bush

Archer

Barnes

et al. 2016

Science and Medicine in Football

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Longitudinal Match Performance Characteristics of UK and Non-UK Players in the English Premier Leaguehttp://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/8429/ Article LJMU has developed LJMU Research Online for users to access the research output of the University more effectively. Copyright © and Moral Rights for the papers on this site are retained by the individual authors and/or other copyright owners. Users may download and/or print one copy of any article(s) in LJMU Research Online to facilitate their private study or for non-commercial research. You may not engage in further distribution of the material or use it for any profit-making activities or any commercial gain.The version presented here may differ from the published version or from the version of the record. Please see the repository URL above for details on accessing the published version and note that access may require a subscription.

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Gender differences in match performance characteristics of soccer players competing in the UEFA Champions League

Cited by 181 publications

References 51 publications

Are Current Physical Match Performance Metrics in Elite Soccer Fit for Purpose or Is the Adoption of an Integrated Approach Needed?

Are Current Physical Match Performance Metrics in Elite Soccer Fit for Purpose or Is the Adoption of an Integrated Approach Needed?

The Relationship Between Physical Fitness Qualities and Sport-Specific Technical Skills in Female, Team-Based Ball Players: A Systematic Review

Longitudinal match performance characteristics of UK and non-UK players in the English Premier League

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