Interesting clip here from @FootballFitFed podcast recently with @tallen_5 on the importance of context when interpreting physical data. A good example from the Premier League’s opening weekend ⤵️ The highest two total distances across Saturday’s games: 🥇 Luke Shaw - 12.08km 🥈 Harrison Armstrong - 11.79km Looks very similar at face value, but in reality they are two quite different outputs. Shaw - LB, with United chasing the game for 70+ minutes vs Hull City: - 1,420m HSR - 340m sprint distance - 67 accels / 67 decels Armstrong - CM, with Everton leading for over half the game vs Crystal Palace: - 770m HSR - 200m sprint distance - 45 accels / 55 decels Similar total distance but very different physical outputs. Position, tactical role, opposition and game state all shape those numbers. As Tom touches on in the clip, the number is only the starting point, understanding the 'why' around it is essential.