Repeated work activity in English FA Premier League soccer

O’Donoghue, Peter; Rudkin, Steven; Bloomfield, Jonny; Powell, Stephen; Cairns, Graham; Dunkerley, Anthony; Davey, Paul; Probert, Gary; Bowater, James

doi:10.1080/24748668.2005.11868327

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“…While no significant relationships were generally observed between performance measures obtained in a treadmill repeated-sprint ability test and those in match-play, players with the lowest performance decrement performed a higher frequency of highintensity actions interspersed by short recovery times ( 20 s and 30 s). Information regarding the mean recovery durations between high-intensity actions is valuable for estimating the average work-to-rest ratios during soccer match-play (O'Donoghue et al, 2005). In this study, a mean recovery duration of 139 s across all players was observed, with the shortest and longest values observed in fullbacks (116 s) and in central defenders (194 s), respectively.…”

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Analysis of repeated high-intensity running performance in professional soccer

Carling¹,

Gall²,

Dupont

2012

Journal of Sports Sciences

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The aims of this study were twofold: (1) to characterize repeated high-intensity movement activity profiles of a professional soccer team in official match-play; and (2) to inform and verify the construct validity of tests commonly used to determine repeated-sprint ability in soccer by investigating the relationship between the results from a test of repeated-sprint ability and repeated high-intensity performance in competition. High-intensity running performance (movement at velocities 419.8 km Á h 71 for a minimum of 1 s duration) was measured in 20 players using computerized time-motion analysis. Performance in 80 French League 1 matches was analysed. In addition, 12 of the 20 players performed a repeated-sprint test on a non-motorized treadmill consisting of six consecutive 6 s sprints separated by 20 s passive recovery intervals. In all players, most consecutive high-intensity actions in competition were performed after recovery durations !61 s, recovery activity separating these efforts was generally active in nature with the major part of this spent walking, and players performed 1.1 + 1.1 repeated high-intensity bouts (a minimum of three consecutive high-intensity bouts with a mean recovery time 20 s separating efforts) per game. Players reporting lowest performance decrements in the repeated-sprint ability test performed more high-intensity actions interspersed by short recovery times ( 20 s, P 5 0.01 and 30 s, P 5 0.05) compared with those with higher decrements. Across positional roles, central-midfielders performed more high-intensity actions separated by short recovery times ( 20 s) and spent a larger proportion of time running at higher intensities during recovery periods, while fullbacks performed the most repeated high-intensity bouts (statistical differences across positional roles from P 5 0.05 to P 5 0.001). These findings have implications for repeated high-intensity testing and physical conditioning regimens.

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Analysis of repeated high-intensity running performance in professional soccer

Carling¹,

Gall²,

Dupont

2012

Journal of Sports Sciences

197

146

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“…Despite being the least physically demanding position, CD are highlighted as an important position tactically, operating as the last line of defence (Bangsbo et al, 2006). CM produced the highest total distances, complimenting research by Bradley et al (2009) andO'Donoghue et al (2005). High total distances produced by CM are related to the positional role of linking defence and attack, often requiring involvement in both phases of play.…”

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Physical demands of playing position within English Premier League academy soccer

Abbott¹,

Brickley²,

Smeeton³

2018

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Physical demands of soccer competition vary between playing positions. Previous research investigated total, and high-speed distances, with limited research into acceleration demands of competition. Research investigating speed and acceleration demands have utilised arbitrary thresholds, overlooking the individual nature of athlete locomotion. The current investigation was the first utilising individual speed and acceleration thresholds, investigating the relative intensity of activities. Relationship between match outcome and physical outputs were also investigated. GPS data from 44 professional matches was collected using 10-Hz GPS and 100-Hz accelerometer devices. 343 observations were divided by playing position, and match result, with differences in GPS metrics analysed. Central midfielders produced the highest total distances, and moderateintensity acceleration distances (p<0.01). Wide defenders and attackers produced the highest very highspeed running, sprinting, and high-intensity acceleration distances (p<0.01). Central defenders produced the lowest values for all metrics (p<0.01). No significant differences were found between GPS metrics for differing match outcomes (p>0.05). In addition to differing tactical and technical roles, soccer playing positions have specific physical demands associated. Current results allow overload of individual training intensities relative to competition. No relationships were evident between GPS metrics and match outcome, suggesting soccer success is the result of superior technical and tactical strategies.

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“…Test procedures were as previously described [15] with the distance sprinted modified to suit the typical distance that soccer players are commonly required to sprint during matches [19]. For Study 1, the rRSA test was conducted after players completed their Beep test and had rested for a minimum period of at least 30 min.…”

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“…In Study 1, the various positions of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers were compared, and in Study 2 comparisons were made between professional, semiprofessional and amateur teams. The rRSA protocol utilised in this study consisted of either 6 or 8 × 20-m sprint repetitions, interspersed with 20 s of active recovery, in accordance with the typical repeated sprints encountered during matches [19].…”

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Validity of the Running Repeated Sprint Ability Test Among Playing Positions and Level of Competitiveness in Trained Soccer Players

Aziz¹,

Mukherjee

Chia

et al. 2008

Int J Sports Med

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The purpose of this study was to examine the construct validity of the running repeated sprint ability (rRSA) test to discriminate performances between: i) various playing positions (Study 1), and ii) teams of different level of competitiveness (Study 2), in trained soccer players. Study 1 comprised clubs' players participating in the top local professional league. Study 2 comprised professional and semiprofessional players from the National Under-23 and Youth squads respectively, and amateur-level players from a University team. The rRSA test protocol consisted of either 6 or 8 repetitions of 20-m all-out sprints, interspersed with a 20-s active recovery period. There were significant differences in the rRSA performance between goalkeepers and outfield-positions (p < 0.01). Forwards had significantly better rRSA performance compared to defenders and midfielders (F ratio = 4.147, p = 0.02). Performance in the rRSA was superior in teams with relatively higher competitiveness (F ratio = 3.973, p = 0.02). The rRSA is a specific physical or fitness attribute of an outfield-position player, and may be of greater importance to the forwards' position. Performance in the rRSA also seems to be associated with a higher level of competitiveness and/or adaptation to resistance training. These data support the construct validity of the rRSA test in trained soccer players.

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Repeated work activity in English FA Premier League soccer

Cited by 11 publications

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Analysis of repeated high-intensity running performance in professional soccer

Analysis of repeated high-intensity running performance in professional soccer

Physical demands of playing position within English Premier League academy soccer

Validity of the Running Repeated Sprint Ability Test Among Playing Positions and Level of Competitiveness in Trained Soccer Players

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