Does the final ranking influence the physical performance of professional soccer teams?

The present study analyzed the physical performance of SmartBank League teams according to their position in the table. Thirty-four professional soccer teams that competed in the SmartBank League (Spanish Second Division) during the 2015-2016, 2016-1017 and 2017-2018 seasons were analyzed. The data...

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Autores: Lobo Triviño, David, Ponce Bordón, José Carlos, Llanos Muñoz, Rubén, López Del Campo, Roberto, López Gajardo, Miguel Ángel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:España
Institución:Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM)
Repositorio:RIUCAM. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.ucam.edu:10952/6700
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10952/6700
https://doi.org/10.12800/ccd.v18i57.2018
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:MediaCoach
Contextual variables
Competition
Match analysis
Match outcome
Variables contextuales
Competición
Análisis de partido
Resultado final
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Sumario:The present study analyzed the physical performance of SmartBank League teams according to their position in the table. Thirty-four professional soccer teams that competed in the SmartBank League (Spanish Second Division) during the 2015-2016, 2016-1017 and 2017-2018 seasons were analyzed. The data required for the work was collected by MediaCoach® and OPTA. The results obtained show that the lowest ranked teams (group 4) cover greater total distance (DT) than the teams at the top of the standings (group 1). However, the top-ranked teams covered a greater number of meters at high-speed (D > 24 km/h) and Sprints over 24 km/h (S > 24 km/h). As for the DT as a function of the match outcome, we find that the teams that lose the match are the ones that travel a lower DT. After analyzing the results obtained in the present study, it was found that the distance covered at more than 24 km/h and the number of sprints performed at speeds above 24 km/h can be considered as factors that bring you closer to achieving good results.