Are Counterattacks More Effective than Positional Attacks in Soccer? A Comparative Analysis of Influencing Factors
| dc.contributor.author | Prieto González, Pablo | |
| dc.contributor.author | Sardá Martín, Víctor | |
| dc.contributor.author | Marcelino, Rui | |
| dc.contributor.author | Sal de Rellán, Alejandro | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-10-11T10:23:10Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-10-11T10:23:10Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study aimed to: (1) compare the efficiency of positional attacks and counterattacks in La Liga, the Premier League, and Serie A, considering team rankings (top, intermediate, and bottom tiers); and (2) identify key factors that influenced the success of both types of attack. A quantitative, observational study adhering to STROBE guidelines was conducted. The findings highlight the significance of adapting strategies to each league’s unique trends. Coaches can leverage these insights to refine their approach, focusing on fast transitions, possession play, and wing play to enhance attacking efficiency and overall team performance. | |
| dc.description.filiation | UEM | |
| dc.description.impact | 2.8 Q1 JCR 2024 | |
| dc.description.impact | 0.924 Q1 SJR 2024 | |
| dc.description.impact | No data IDR 2023 | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Sin financiación | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Prieto-González, P., Martín, V., Marcelino, R., & Sal-de-Rellán, A. (2025). Are Counterattacks More Effective than Positional Attacks in Soccer? A Comparative Analysis of Influencing Factors. Journal of Human Kinetics. https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202435 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.5114/jhk/202435 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1640-5544 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11268/16378 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.peerreviewed | Si | |
| dc.relation.publisherversion | http://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202435 | |
| dc.rights | Attribution 4.0 International | en |
| dc.rights.accessRights | open access | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject.sdg | Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages | |
| dc.subject.sdg | Goal 4: Quality education | |
| dc.subject.sdg | Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation | |
| dc.subject.unesco | Ciencias sociales | |
| dc.subject.unesco | Deporte | |
| dc.subject.unesco | Competencia deportiva | |
| dc.title | Are Counterattacks More Effective than Positional Attacks in Soccer? A Comparative Analysis of Influencing Factors | |
| dc.type | journal article | |
| dc.type.hasVersion | VoR | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
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| relation.isAuthorOfPublication.latestForDiscovery | 81b71798-2951-40d2-97a3-297360263a4f |
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