ArticleTranslational sports medicine2026
Trends in Semiprofessional Scottish Football Players' Acceleration and Deceleration Loads Across Playing Positions During Competitive Play and Training.
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Background: High-intensity accelerations (HIAccs) and high-intensity decelerations (HIDecs) are critical to football performance, yet little is known about their demands in semiprofessional contexts where training frequency and resources differ from the professional game. Purpose: This study quantified HIAcc and HIDec loads during competitive match play and training across playing positions in semiprofessional Scottish football. Methods: Thirty-three players were monitored over two competitive seasons (2021-2023) using 10-Hz Global Positioning System (GPS) devices, generating 1333 individual observations. Linear mixed models assessed total distance, frequency and peak magnitude of HIAcc and HIDec at two intensity thresholds (3-4 m/s Results: Position ( Conclusion: Semiprofessional players display distinct positional and session-specific loading patterns compared with professional football. Tailored, position-specific training and modified periodisation strategies appear necessary to align training with the physical demands of competition in this population.
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