Fig. 4.

Forest plot displaying the standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) in the frequency of very high (> 3.5 m·s⁻²) intensity accelerations vs.decelerations in elite team sports competitive match play. ^aFrequency relative to time (n·min⁻¹). B3 back three, BK back, BR back row, DB defensive back, DE defensive end, DEF defender, DOM domestic, DT defensive tackle, FR front row, FWD forward, HB half back, INT international, LB linebacker, MID midfielder/centres, QB quarter back, OL offensive linesman, RB running back, SD standard deviation, SEN senior, SR second row, TE tight end, U20 under 20s, WR wide receiver