Figure 1.
An overview of external loading throughout the 10-day period. Pitch-based training and match’s (A) duration, (B) total distance, (C) distance at speed zone one (3.46–5.28 m·s−1), (D) distance at speed zone two (5.29–6.25 m·s−1), (E) distance at speed zone three (≥6.26 m·s−1), (F) maximum speed, (G) frequency of accelerations, (H) frequency of decelerations and (I) rate of perceived exertion. Black bars represent match days. A is significantly higher than MD5, B is significantly higher than MD-4, C is significantly higher than MD-3, D is significantly higher than MD-2, E is significantly higher than MD-1a, F is significantly higher than MDa, G is significantly higher than MD+1a, H is significantly higher than MD-1b, I is significantly higher than MDb and J is significantly higher than MD+1b, all p < 0.05.