Table 2.
Mean difference, ANOVA, post-hoc test, and ES for fixed thresholds (v2mmol/l and v4mmol/l) between playing positions.
| Mean difference (95% CI) [km/h] | ANOVA | post-hoc test | ES | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v2mmol/l | ||||
| GK vs. CD | −1.8 (−3.2 to −0.3) | p < 0.01 | p < 0.01 | 1.47 |
| GK vs. WI | −1.4 (−2.6 to −0.1) | p = 0.03 | 0.87 | |
| GK vs. CM | −1.9 (−3.2 to −0.7) | p < 0.01 | 1.36 | |
| GK vs. FW | −1.7 (−3.0 to −0.3) | p < 0.01 | 1.38 | |
| CD vs. WI | 0.4 (−0.7–1.5) | p > 0.99 | 0.27 | |
| CD vs. CM | −0.2 (−1.3–1.0) | p > 0.99 | 0.14 | |
| CD vs. FW | 0.1 (−1.1–1.4) | p > 0.99 | 0.09 | |
| WI vs. CM | −0.6 (−1.5–0.3) | p = 0.68 | 0.39 | |
| WI vs. FW | −0.3 (−1.3–0.7) | p > 0.99 | 0.21 | |
| CM vs. FW | 0.3 (−0.8–1.3) | p > 0.99 | 0.22 | |
| v4mmol/l | ||||
| GK vs. CD | −1.8 (−2.8 to −0.7) | p < 0.01 | p < 0.01 | 1.94 |
| GK vs. WI | −1.5 (−2.4 to −0.6) | p < 0.01 | 1.44 | |
| GK vs. CM | −2.0 (−2.9 to −1.0) | p < 0.01 | 1.82 | |
| GK vs. FW | −1.6 (−2.6 to −0.6) | p < 0.01 | 1.83 | |
| CD vs. WI | 0.3 (−0.6–1.1) | p > 0.99 | 0.28 | |
| CD vs. CM | −0.2 (−1.0–0.7) | p > 0.99 | 0.19 | |
| CD vs. FW | 0.2 (−0.8–1.1) | p > 0.99 | 0.22 | |
| WI vs. CM | −0.5 (−1.1–0.2) | p = 0.53 | 0.46 | |
| WI vs. FW | −0.1 (−0.9–0.6) | p > 0.99 | 0.10 | |
| CM vs. FW | 0.3 (−0.4–1.1) | p > 0.99 | 0.40 |
ANOVA, Analysis of variance; ES, Effect size; 95% CI, 95% Confidence interval; GK, Goalkeepers; CD, Central defenders; WI, Wingers; CM, Central midfielders; FW, Forwards.