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Short recovery intervals and high travel distances significantly impair player locomotor performance during congested match schedules. Limiting match sequences may enhance performance and reduce injury risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Congested match schedules and travel are common in professional sports.
  • Understanding their impact on player physical performance is crucial for athlete management.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated the combined effects of recovery time, travel, and match sequencing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of varying recovery intervals and accumulated travel distances on player locomotor activity during congested match periods.
  • To analyze the influence of match sequence on physical performance metrics.
  • To identify thresholds for recovery and travel that negatively impact performance.

Main Methods:

  • Locomotor data collected using global navigation satellite system (GNSS) during matches.
  • Analysis of total distance, high-intensity running distances, maximal speed, accelerations, and decelerations.
  • Comparison of performance metrics across different recovery intervals (<72, 72-120, 121-168, >168 hours) and accumulated travel distances (0, 1-250, 251-1,000, >1,000 km).

Main Results:

  • Congested fixtures (<72 and 72-120 hours recovery) led to reduced total distance and distance covered at 14-20 km/h.
  • Fewer accelerations and decelerations (2-3 m/s²) were observed during congested periods.
  • High accumulated travel distances exacerbated performance decrements during congested fixtures.
  • Significant declines in locomotor activity were noted after three matches within <72 hours or four matches within <120 hours.

Conclusions:

  • Short recovery intervals (<120 hours) and substantial travel negatively impact player locomotor performance.
  • Managing fixture scheduling and travel load is essential for optimizing performance and mitigating injury risk.
  • Consideration should be given to limiting the number of matches within short timeframes during congested periods.