Analysis of High-Pressing in the Spanish First Division of Soccer
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v55.106860Keywords:
team sport, defensive phase, location, tactics, notational analysisAbstract
Knowledge of the game indicators that manifest during competition enables coaches to design training plans adapted to competitive demands. The aim of this study was to analyse the evolution of high pressure in the last three seasons of the Spanish First Division Football, based on the occupied ranking and the location of the match. The study sample included 1,140 matches played in the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 seasons. Data on recovered balls and balls recovered in the opponent's field were collected using the Instat system. Based on this data, a new variable called "Pressure Percentage" was created, with the aim of interpreting the different tactical intentions of the various teams. Significant differences (p<.05) were found in the pressure percentage between the first and third seasons and in the pressure percentage according to the match location, with the home team showing a higher percentage compared to the visiting team. These findings provide a greater understanding of current football defensive trends.
Keywords: team sport, defensive phase, location, tactics, notational analysis.
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