Table 3.
Multivariate differences between tactical formations involving three- (3DP) and four-defensive players (4DP) in running performances defined by discriminant canonical analysis *.
| Position | CD | WD | MF | FW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variables | Root | Root | Root | Root |
| Total distance covered | 0.78 | 0.43 | −0.35 | −0.57 |
| High-intensity distance | 0.55 | 0.75 | −0.32 | −0.36 |
| Total accelerations | 0.32 | 0.30 | −0.87 | 0.01 |
| Total decelerations | 0.26 | 0.29 | −0.84 | −0.36 |
| High intensity accelerations | −0.14 | 0.36 | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| High intensity decelerations | 0.20 | 0.78 | −0.40 | −0.21 |
| Can R | 0.82 | 0.42 | 0.64 | 0.66 |
| Wilks λ | 0.31 | 0.81 | 0.58 | 0.56 |
| p | 0.00 | 0.19 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Centroid: 3DP | 1.19 | 0.32 | −0.67 | −0.88 |
| Centroid: 4DP | −1.67 | −0.65 | 1.00 | 0.79 |
CD = central defenders, WD = wide defenders, MF = midfielders, FW = forwards; Can R—canonical correlation, root—structure of the discriminant function/root. * Discriminant analysis did not include high speed distance and sprint distance covered because these variables summarized equals high-intensity distance which was included in analysis.