Physical match demands across different playing positions duringtransitional play and high-pressure activities in elite soccer
Lukasz Bortnik, Stewart Bruce‐Low, Joost A. Burger, Jill Alexander, Damian Harper, Ryland Morgans, Christopher Carling, Kevin McDaid, David Rhodes
Abstract
) during defensive transitions (p ≤ 0.05). Attackers displayed the highest physical metrics during high pressure activities (p ≤ 0.05). Coaches should carefully consider positional transitional demands to better inform training design. With specific attention paid to drills that replicate game play.
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