6. What do sprints represent?
Sprints represent the number of very high-intensity actions performed during the session, when the player exceeds 25 km/h for at least 1 second.
This metric reflects the ability to perform in decisive game situations, often in open spaces and with high physical and coordination demands.
It is useful for evaluating the player’s impact during the most critical actions of the match.
7. What does acceleration distance measure?
It measures the meters covered while the player rapidly increases their speed above a defined threshold.
It allows the quantification of the frequency and intensity of changes of pace, which represent a fundamental component of the neuromuscular load.
It is particularly important for analyzing high-density drills, such as small-sided games (it is recommended to evaluate it together with decelerations to obtain a complete overview).
8. What does deceleration distance indicate?
It indicates the meters covered while the player rapidly reduces speed, highlighting all braking and movement control actions.
These actions are among the most demanding from a muscular perspective because they require high levels of eccentric work.
It is a key metric for monitoring fatigue and the risk of overload.
9. What does muscle stress (%ED) tell us?
Muscle stress represents an estimate of the overall neuromuscular load, indicating how physically demanding the workload was for the muscles.
For the same distance covered, values can vary significantly depending on the greater or lower presence of accelerations and decelerations.
It is particularly useful for identifying situations of high fatigue and monitoring the actual workload sustained by the player.
10. What does the Imbalance Index measure?
The Imbalance Index measures the movement asymmetry between the right and left sides, analyzing trunk rotations during ground contacts.
It allows the identification of potential imbalances or movement compensations, which may affect movement quality.
It is an important tool especially for post-injury monitoring and prevention.