Influence of Ball Possession on Physical and Technical Patterns With Different Team Formation in Soccer Players
Keywords:
elite soccer players, percentage ball possession, tactical formation, match demands analysis, physical performance, technical profileAbstract
The main objective was to analyze interactive effects of two levels of percentage ball possession (>55% BP vs. <55% BP) related to different team formations (1-4-2-1-3 vs. 1-3-4-3) on running and technical patterns during professional soccer matches. Match data were collected from Argentinean First League using GPS and video tracking system (n=68 games). Match performance included distances covered in different intensities: moderate running (14.9–19.8 km/h), high speed (19.9–25.2 km/h) and sprint (>25.2 km/h). Number of runs above 19.8 km/h and maximal running speed (m.s) were determined. Match analysis included ball possession (min), total and successful passes, interceptions and shots to goal. During >55%BP, more significant values were observed for sprint distance and maximum speed in 1-4-2-1-3 formation (p<0.05). Sprint distance was the only variable with higher values in 1-4-2-1-3 during both >55% and <55%BP (p<0.05). Players performed more minutes of ball possession in 1-4-2-1-3 than those in 1-3-4-3 (p<0.05). This trend was evident for total and successful passes (p<0.01). Playing teams formation represents an influence on physical activity and technical profiles when >55%BP. These data could be useful for training prescription based on tactical strategy according to competition demands when ball possession is a dependent variable.
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