Fig. 3.

Forest plot displaying the standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) in the frequency of high (> 2.5 m·s⁻²) intensity accelerations vs. decelerations in elite team sports competitive match play. ^aFrequency relative to time (n·min⁻¹). ADJ adjustable, B3 back three, BK back, BR back row, CD central defender, CM central midfielder, CTR centre, DB defensive back, DE defensive end, DEF defender, DT defensive tackle, FD fixed defender, FF fixed forward, FR front row, FWD forward, HB half back, HUF hit-up forward, MB mobile backs, MF mobile forwards, MID midfielder/centre, LB linebacker, OB outside back, OL offensive linesman, QB quarter back, RB running back, RKS rucks, SD standard deviation, SEN senior, SR second row, TB tall backs, TE tight end, TF tall forwards, U20 under 20, WD wide defender, WM wide midfielder, WR wide receiver, WRF wide-running forward