Influence of contextual variables and the pressure to keep category on physical match performance in soccer players.

ABSTRACT: Previous studies have analysed the influence of contextual variables on performance and physical demands in soccer. However, the points needed to remain in the category have been an element that has not been analysed previously. The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of match location, match period, strength of the opponent and the points required to keep category on physical performance in professional soccer players. Fourteen Spanish second B Division League matches played by a professional football team were analysed during the 2016/17 season using GPS devices. The 10 main players of each match used the GPS throughout the match. The variables of Total Distance (m), High Intensity Distance (m), High intensity Accelerations (n), Sprint Time (s) and Sprint Distance (

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Unanue J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6147482 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature