International Journal of Sports Medicine· 2014Q1
The Evolution of Physical and Technical Performance Parameters in the English Premier League
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Short summary
English Premier League players increased high-intensity running distance by ~30% and sprint actions by ~50% between the 2006-07 and 2012-13 seasons, alongside a ~85% rise in sprint frequency and a shift towards shorter, more explosive sprints.
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Key points
- High-intensity running distance increased by ~30% (890±299 to 1,151±337 m) from 2006-07 to 2012-13.
- High-intensity actions rose by ~50% (118±36 to 176±46) over the same period.
- Sprint frequency increased by ~85% (31±14 to 57±20), with a shift towards shorter, more explosive sprints.
- Total passes increased by ~38% (35±17 to 25±13) and successful passes by ~7.6% (83±10% to 76±13%).
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Abstract
This study examined the evolution of physical and technical soccer performance across a 7-season period in the English Premier League. Match performance observations (n=14 700) were analysed for emergent trends. Total distance covered during a match was ~2% lower in 2006-07 compared to 2012-13. Across 7 seasons, high-intensity running distance and actions increased by ~30% (890±299 vs. 1 151±337 m, p<0.001; ES: 0.82) and ~50% (118±36 vs. 176±46, p<0.001; ES: 1.41), respectively. Sprint distance and number of sprints increased by ~35% (232±114 vs. 350±139 m, p<0.001; ES: 0.93) and ~85% (31±14 vs. 57±20, p<0.001; ES: 1.46), respectively. Mean sprint distance was shorter in 2012-13 compared to 2006-07 (5.9±0.8 vs. 6.9±1.3 m, p<0.001; ES: 0.91), with the proportion of explosive sprints increasing (34±11 vs. 47±9%, p<0.001; ES: 1.31). Players performed more passes (35±17 vs. 25±13, p<0.001; ES: 0.66) and successful passes (83±10% vs. 76±13%, p<0.001; ES: 0.60) in 2012-13 compared to 2006-07. Whereas the number of short and medium passes increased across time (p<0.001; ES>0.6), the number of long passes varied little (p<0.001; ES: 0.11). This data demonstrates evolution of physical and technical parameters in the English Premier League, and could be used to aid talent identification, training and conditioning preparation.
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