When and how do elite soccer players sprint in match play? A longitudinal study in a professional soccer league

Oliva-Lozano, José M.; Fortes, Víctor; Muyor, José M.

doi:10.1080/15438627.2021.1929224

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“…Reduced CODs in the 2 nd half is in-line with numerous studies observing physical performance decrements for total distance, high-intensity running and sprinting (Mohr et al 2003(Mohr et al , 2010Bradley et al 2009Bradley et al , 2010. The significant differences seen between the initial and consecutive 15 and 5-minute periods, confirm the frantic high tempo nature of those initial periods (Lovell et al 2013;Oliva-Lozano et al 2021a, 2021b and do not represent the match intensity holistically. There was no decrement observed immediately post a 5-minute peak period, suggesting no temporary fatigue effect seen in other physical output variables (Mohr et al 2003;Bradley et al 2009).…”

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Change of direction frequency off the ball: new perspectives in elite youth soccer

Morgan

Drust

Ade

et al. 2021

Science and Medicine in Football

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Purpose:The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of change of directions (COD) and examine the influences of position, leg dominance and anthropometrics on COD in elite youth soccer match play. Methods: Twenty-four elite male English Premier League (EPL) academy players (19.0 ± 1.9 years) were individually recorded during ten competitive U18s and U23s matches. Video footage of individual players was analysed using a manual notation system to record COD frequency, direction, estimated angle and recovery time. The influences of position, anthropometrics and leg dominance were accounted for. Results: Elite youth soccer players performed on average 305 ± 50 CODs with on average 19.2 ± 3.9 seconds of recovery. The frequency of CODs was independent of position, leg dominance, anthropometry and occurred equally between left and right direction and forwards and backwards direction. CODs were mostly ≤90° (77%) and there were significantly less CODs in the 2 nd half (−29, ES = 1.23, P< 0.001). The average and peak within match demands within 15 and 5-minute periods were 49 and 62 CODs, and 16 and 25 CODs, respectively. Conclusion:This study is the first to illustrate COD frequencies of elite youth soccer match play, providing practitioners guidance to prepare soccer players for competitive match demands.

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Change of direction frequency off the ball: new perspectives in elite youth soccer

Morgan

Drust

Ade

et al. 2021

Science and Medicine in Football

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“…Thus, coaches and sports scientists should consider the physical performance over the 90-minute average match demand for more contextualized soccer-specific training prescriptions, especially for high-intensity activities. In this regard, having a better understanding of when and how soccer players perform high-intensity activities would be interesting too from a practical perspective [ 24 , 25 ].…”

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Monitoring physical match performance relative to peak locomotor demands: implications for training professional soccer players

Oliva-Lozano¹,

Riboli²,

Fortes³

et al. 2023

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This study aimed to analyse physical performance relative to peak locomotor demands of match play. Data were collected during 13 professional soccer matches. Initially, the 1-minute peak values were registered in each match, including the percentage of the total distance (TD), high-speed running distance (HSRD), sprinting distance (SPD), and high-metabolic load distance (HMLD), and a total of high-intensity accelerations and decelerations (Acc+Dec). Secondly, the time (measured in minutes) spent at different percentage ranges for the 1-minute peak values registered in each match was calculated. Thirdly, the physical performance required in the different percentage ranges for the 1-minute peak values were obtained. Finally, the time and physical performance required above the 90-minute average demands were calculated. The 90-minute average for all playing positions represented ~53% of the total distance (TD), ~23.4% of high-metabolic load distance (HMLD), ~16% of high-speed running distance (HSRD), ~11% of the total of high-intensity accelerations and decelerations (Acc+Dec), and ~6% of sprinting distance (SPD) for the 1-minute peak values. Likewise, statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) in the physical performance and time spent between specific percentage ranges for the 1-minute peak locomotor demands were also noted. In addition, all the variables reported that the physical performance required for above 90-minute average demands were significantly greater (p < 0.05) than the 90-minute average demands. Therefore, these findings may guide the prescription of training intensity by considering the physical performance relative to the peak locomotor demands of match play.

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“…In this regard, medium- and large-sided games can be implemented to ensure high-speed running and sprinting exposure [ 28 ]. Moreover, players should be trained to perform at maximum intensity during the most demanding passages of play [ 29 – 31 ] while integrating a contextualized approach [ 32 , 33 ].…”

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Is there any relationship between match running, technical-tactical performance, and team success in professional soccer? A longitudinal study in the first and second divisions of LaLiga

Oliva-Lozano¹,

Fortes²,

Campo³

et al. 2023

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The aim of this study was to analyze the association between teams’ success at the end of the season and match running, and technical-tactical performance in two professional soccer leagues. Match running, and technical-tactical performance data were collected during two consecutive seasons. A Factor Analysis was conducted to reduce the number of performance variables into a fewer number of factors. The scree plot with parallel analysis revealed that five factors should be retained. Then, a multiple linear regression analysis was performed to explain which variables and factors were more associated with teams’ success at the end of the season. The main findings of this study were that factor 3, which was correlated with goals scored, possessions ending with a goal, shots on target, goals from set plays, goals from a direct free kick, offsides, and goals conceded, was the most important contributor to teams’ success (β = 0.66). In addition, this study observed a significant interaction (p = 0.001) between the second division of LaLiga and factor 2, which correlated with total distance (TD), sprinting distance (SPD), and sprinting actions (SPA) when opponent team owns the ball, tackles, shots inside the box, and fouls received. This implies that factor 2 had a different effect on the total points at the end of the season depending on the league. However, factor 2 had no effect on the first division. In conclusion, technical-tactical performance variables were usually more closely linked to the team’s success in both leagues than match running performance data. Regarding the technical-tactical performance, teams may focus on drills that promote goal situations, shooting accuracy, the total of shots performed in match play, and set pieces. However, defensive skills need to be reinforced considering the importance of goals conceded for team success in both divisions. When it comes to the match running performance, teams are encouraged to focus on offensive actions, in which they possess and run with the ball (especially at high speed) and defensive actions in which the players perform continuous and high-intensity physical efforts to prevent the opponents from scoring, avoid counterattacks, stay compact, and defend the area and goal.

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When and how do elite soccer players sprint in match play? A longitudinal study in a professional soccer league

Cited by 26 publications

References 34 publications

Change of direction frequency off the ball: new perspectives in elite youth soccer

Change of direction frequency off the ball: new perspectives in elite youth soccer

Monitoring physical match performance relative to peak locomotor demands: implications for training professional soccer players

Is there any relationship between match running, technical-tactical performance, and team success in professional soccer? A longitudinal study in the first and second divisions of LaLiga

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