@misc{10481/68680,
year = {2021},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10481/68680},
abstract = {The aim of this study was to analyze time–motion characteristics of elite male handball
players during the last European Championship 2020. A total of 414 players from 24 national teams were
analyzed during 65 matches using a local positioning system (LPS) for the first time in a European Championship. Players (n = 1865) covered significantly (p < 0.001; ES = 0.48) more total distance in offense
(1217.48 ± 699.33 m) and in all locomotion categories (p < 0.001) than in defense (900.96 ± 538.95 m), with
a similar average total time on court (13.40 ± 8.19 min in offense and 13.27 ± 8.59 min; p > 0.05). The running pace was significantly higher in offense 96.53 ± 22.57 m/min than in defense 82.72 ± 43.28 m/min
(p < 0.001; ES = 0.47). By playing positions, the Left Wing players covered significantly (p < 0.001)
higher distances (2547.14 ± 1309.52) and showed longer playing time (32.08 ± 17.01). Center Back was
the playing position that showed the highest global running pace (98.34 m/min). Players with higher
running pace in offense (p < 0.001) were Left Backs (105.95 ± 25.20) and the Center Backs in defense
(95.76 ± 48.90). There were no significant differences between winners and losers or between top
ranked and lower ranked teams in terms of time played, distance covered, and running pace. Specific
physical conditioning is necessary to maximize performance and minimize fatigue when performing in
long tournaments.},
organization = {Consejo Superior de Deportes - 24/UPB/19},
publisher = {MDPI},
keywords = {Covered distance},
keywords = {Running pace},
keywords = {LPS},
keywords = {Load monitoring},
keywords = {Performance Analysis},
title = {Time–Motion Analysis by Playing Positions of Male Handball Players during the European Championship 2020},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph18062787},
author = {Manchado, Carmen and Chirosa Ríos, Luis Javier and Tortosa Martínez, Juan},
}