ArticleFrontiers in physiology2026
Game load dynamics in basketball: influence of playing position and match progression.
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Objectives: This study explored the variability of internal and external load in professional basketball as a function of playing position and match quarter. Methods: Fourteen ACB League players were monitored across three official games using ultra-wideband tracking and inertial measurement units (113 observations). Linear mixed-effects models assessed the influence of match progression and positional roles on kinematic, neuromuscular, and physiological load variables. Results: External load indicators, specifically total distance covered ( Conclusions: These findings emphasize the importance of considering both match progression and positional roles when designing training programs. Understanding how load fluctuates across quarters could help coaches optimize periodization, adjust substitution strategies, and develop conditioning plans that had better reflect the repeated high-intensity efforts required in professional basketball.
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