Analyzing soccer match sprint distances: A comparison of GPS-based absolute and relative thresholds

• Main Authors: Hugo Silva (Author), Fábio Yuzo Nakamura (Author), Irineu Loturco (Author), João Ribeiro (Author), Rui Marcelino (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Termedia Publishing House, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This study compared the most common absolute sprint threshold (> 25.2 km/h) with relative and individualized thresholds (> 70%, > 75%, > 80%, > 85% and > 90% of peak match speed). Twenty elite soccer players, competing in the first division of the Portuguese League, were monitored...