The effect of training schedule and playing positions on training loads and game demands in professional handball players

• Main Authors: Roger Font (Author), Claude Karcher (Author), Eduard Loscos-Fàbregas (Author), Albert Altarriba-Bartés (Author), Javier Peña (Author), Jordi Vicens-Bordas (Author), Jose Mesas (Author), Alfredo Irurtia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Termedia Publishing House, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In this research, we aimed to (1) describe the differences in internal and external load between playing positions and (2) characterize the training demands of the days before competitive events for professional handball players. Fifteen players (5 wings, 2 centre backs, 4 backs, and 2 pivots) were...