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Distance covered in a match

  • 09-06-2008 04:09PM
    #1
    Stabshauptmann
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    I was watching the soccer the other night and the commentator was talking about your average mid fielder covering 10-12km in a match.

    I cant seem to find any statistics, but how much ground do you think a basketballer (NBA) covers in a game? Personally I think it might be more...


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  • #2
    phil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 568 ✭✭✭phil


    I can't find any references, but no, basketballers would not run near as much as soccer players, in the range of 5-7km a match if I remember correctly!


  • #3
    kmart6
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    That seems like a lot,considering some soccer players only cover 9-10 on a much wider surface!


  • #4
    phil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 568 ✭✭✭phil


    Basketball players generally operate at a greater speed for longer and all 5 are up and down the court and of course they play on a different surface.

    Please note that before anyone jumps in, I'm not saying they're faster/slower/fiitter/not fitter ... they're just different sports which require slightly different levels of stamina and endurance.


  • #5
    kmart6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,173 ✭✭✭✭kmart6


    Valid point cause in faireness the two central defenders in soccer are really only covering a small area,only travelling a long distance for corners!


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