The effect of playing formation on high-intensity running and technical profiles in English FA Premier League soccer matches

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of playing formation on high-intensity running and technical performance during elite soccer matches. Twenty English FA Premier League games were analysed using a multiple-camera computerized tracking system (n = 153 players). Overall ball possession d...

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Published in:Journal of sports sciences 2011-05, Vol.29 (8), p.821-830
Main Authors: Bradley, Paul S., Carling, Chris, Archer, Dave, Roberts, Jenny, Dodds, Andrew, Di Mascio, Michele, Paul, Darren, Gomez Diaz, Antonio, Peart, Dan, Krustrup, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Athletic Performance - physiology
Biological and medical sciences
England
Football
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Human performance
Humans
motion analysis
passes
Physical Exertion - physiology
physical performance
playing system
Professional soccer
Running
Running - physiology
Soccer - physiology
Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
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Summary:The aim of this study was to examine the effect of playing formation on high-intensity running and technical performance during elite soccer matches. Twenty English FA Premier League games were analysed using a multiple-camera computerized tracking system (n = 153 players). Overall ball possession did not differ (P > 0.05) between 4-4-2, 4-3-3 and 4-5-1 formations (50%, s = 7 vs. 49%, s = 8 vs. 44%, s = 6). No differences were observed in high-intensity running between 4-4-2, 4-3-3 and 4-5-1 formations. Compared with 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 formations, players in a 4-5-1 formation performed less very high-intensity running when their team was in possession (312 m, s = 196 vs. 433 m, s = 261 vs. 410 m, s = 270; P 
ISSN:0264-0414
1466-447X
DOI:10.1080/02640414.2011.561868