Sprinting analysis of elite soccer players during European Champions League and UEFA Cup matches

Salvo, Valter Di; Baron, Ramon; González-Haro, Carlos; Gormasz, Christian; Pigozzi, Fabio; Bachl, Norbert

doi:10.1080/02640414.2010.521166

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“…These technologies are more time efficient than the traditional video-based time motion analysis systems and offer greater objectivity and volume of information [4]. Furthermore, more detailed evaluations of specific elements of a player's physical performance as opposed to generic time-motion analysis can be undertaken [5][6][7][8]. Despite advancements in the understanding of match-play in elite male players, published research on elite female players is lacking [9], predominantly due to stadium access and financial considerations.…”

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Applied Physiology of Female Soccer: An Update

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The popularity and professionalism of female soccer has increased markedly in recent years, with elite players now employed on either a professional or semi-professional basis. The previous review of the physiological demands of female soccer was undertaken two decades ago when the sport was in its relative infancy. Increased research coupled with greater training and competition demands warrants an updated review to consider the effect on physical performance and injury patterns.The physical demands of match-play along with the influence of factors such as the standard of competition, playing position and fatigue have been explored. Total distance covered for elite female players is approximately 10 km, with 1.7 km completed at high-speed (>18 km.h -1 ). Elite players complete 28% more high-speed running and 24% more sprinting than moderate level players. Decrements in high-speed running distance have been reported between and within halves, which may indicate an inability to maintain highintensity activity. Although physical capacity of female players is the most thoroughly researched area comparisons are difficult due to differing protocols. Elite players exhibit maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) values of 49.4 -57.6 ml.kg -1 .min -1 , Yo Yo Intermittent Endurance test level 2 (YYIE2) scores of 1774 ± 532 m (mean ± SD) and 20 m sprint times of 3.17 ± 0.03 s (mean ± SD). Reasons for the increased prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in females (2-6 times greater than males) are discussed with anatomical, biomechanical loading and neuromuscular activation differences being cited in the literature. This review presents an in-depth contemporary examination of the applied physiology of the female soccer player.Applied Physiology of Female Soccer 2 1) Introduction The last review of the physiological demands of female soccer was undertaken two decades ago [1] . At the time of that review, women's soccer was in its relative infancy with the inaugural Women's World Cup having taken place in 1991. The popularity of women's soccer has increased markedly in recent years with 29 million participants recorded in 2011, an increase of 34% from 2000 [2]. The 2015 Women's World Cup will have 24 participating nations, an increase of eight from the previous tournament.Since the previous review, increasing attention in the scientific literature has focused on women's soccer with over two thousand scientific articles published. There has been a drive towards professionalism in the sport with players at the highest level now employed on a professional or semi-professional basis. Current elite players are exposed to greater training volumes and competition demands than ever before, consequently these increased physical demands may have implications for both physical performance levels and injury patterns. Inline with these changes, advances in technology available for monitoring athletes has led to greater opportunities to scientifically support players and thus information regarding the modern elite female player...

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“…Gaelic football, like other field sports such as Australian football (15,16) , rugby league (5,6,7,20,29) and soccer (10,17) has a degree of positional differentiation regarding running performance profiles. Keane et al (28) previouly reported that the midfield positions covered the greatest distances during match play.…”

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Positional Match Running Performance in Elite Gaelic Football

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Solan²,

Collins³

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Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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km.h -1 . Players completed 184 ± 40 accelerations which represent 2.6 ± 0.5 a.min -1 . There were significant differences between positional groups for both total running distance, high speed running distance and sprint distance, with midfielders covering more total and high speed running distance, compared to other positions (p<0.001). There was a reduction in high speed and sprint distance between the first and second half (p<0.001). Reductions in running performance were position dependant with the middle three positions experiencing the highest decrement in performance. The current study is the first to communicate a detailed description of match running performance during competitive elite Gaelic football match play.

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“…there is also a proposal to use an individualized velocity threshold for each athlete [16]. On the other hand, Di Salvo et al [10] suggested analysing sprint activities in a more specific way, classifying them as 'explosive' and 'leading' sprint. the authors assessed separately the sprints in which, before reaching the threshold, the athletes were in low velocities (labelled 'explosive sprint') or in moderate velocities ('leading sprint').…”

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“…However, according to Carling et al [13], there is no agreement on what velocity thresholds should be used in soccer to state that the player is sprinting. For example, thresholds have been reported at velocities of > 8.33 m/s [3], > 7 m/s [10], > 6.39 m/s [1,2], and > 5.83 m/s [9]. there is also a proposal to use an individualized velocity threshold for each athlete [16].…”

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“…Some special attention has been paid in recent studies [5][6][7][8][9][10] to the players' high-intensity efforts (HIEs) because they are highly associated with important moments in the match and with the most frequent actions in goal situations [7,11]. Although literature findings show that high-intensity running represents the range of 4-10% of the total distance covered in a match [1,6,12,13], the analysis of these HIEs is also important for evaluating physical training specific to the modality [3].…”

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Analysis of high-intensity efforts in brazilian professional soccer players

Moura¹,

Marche²,

Caetano³

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Human Movement

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Purpose. the study aim was to characterize high-intensity efforts (HIEs) of soccer players. Methods. the HIE features were quantified according to playing positions, with the consideration of the moment of initial velocity increase, which precedes the velocity threshold. the total of 107 players of Brazilian first division championship were analysed with the automatic tracking method. HIE phase 1 began at the minimum local value and finished when the velocity reached 6.4 m/s. Phase 2 began immediately when the velocity exceeded 6.4 m/s and finished with the velocity lower than 6.4 m/s. Results. External defenders and forwards performed a greater (p < 0.01; d: 1.01-1.17) number of HIEs (40.0 ± 13.5 and 34.9 ± 6.6, respectively) than central defenders (26.6 ± 9.2). With respect to the distance covered and duration of phase 2, external defenders covered a greater (p < 0.

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Sprinting analysis of elite soccer players during European Champions League and UEFA Cup matches

Cited by 254 publications

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Applied Physiology of Female Soccer: An Update

Applied Physiology of Female Soccer: An Update

Positional Match Running Performance in Elite Gaelic Football

Analysis of high-intensity efforts in brazilian professional soccer players

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