Global thresholds are typically utilized to band acceleration dependent upon intensity. However, global thresholds do not account for variation in individual capacities, failing to quantify true intensity of acceleration. Previous research has investigated discrepancies in high-speed distance produced utilizing global and individual speed thresholds, not yet investigated for acceleration. The current aim was to investigate discrepancies between global and individual thresholds when quantifying acceleration tasks. Acceleration data was recorded for thirty-one professional soccer players, utilizing 10-Hz GPS devices. Distances travelled performing low-, moderate-, and high-intensity acceleration were calculated for athletes utilizing global and individual thresholds. Global acceleration thresholds for low-, moderate-, and high-intensity acceleration were classified as 1-2 m. s-2 , 2-3 m. s-2 , and >3 m. s-2 respectively, with individual thresholds classified as 25-50%, 50-75%, and >75% of maximum acceleration respectively. Athletes were grouped low (LO), medium (ME), or high (HI) maximum accelerative capacity, determined utilizing three maximal 40-metre linear sprints. Two-way mixed design ANOVAs were used to analyze differences in acceleration distances produced between analysis methods and athlete groups. No significant differences were identified between analysis methods for LO. For ME, no significant differences were demonstrated for low-intensity. Moderate-and highintensity acceleration distances were significantly higher for global compared to individual analysis method (p<0.01). For HI, significantly higher acceleration distances were produced for all acceleration intensities utilizing global thresholds (p<0.01). Significant differences identified between analysis methods suggest practitioners must apply caution when utilizing global thresholds. Global thresholds Individual acceleration thresholds in soccer 3 3 do not account for individual capacities, and may provide an inaccurate representation of relative intensity of acceleration tasks.

This study analysed the characteristics of 476 corner kicks taken during 52 matches at the FIFA women's World Cup 2019. The effect of current match status/team quality was examined, and the corner characteristics associated with the 17 goals scored from corners (3.6%) and 93 shots on-target (19.5%) were identified. Goals from corners were more likely from dynamic attacks or with 1-4 defenders for short corners. Shots on-target were more likely from corners delivered into GA3&CA3 and the outer zones, ≥6 attackers were inside the delivery area or involved ≥3 intervening attackers. Match status was significantly associated with number of defenders, attackers for short corners, defenders for short corners and type of marking. Team quality was significantly associated with type of delivery, kicking foot, number of attackers, attackers for short corners, defenders for short corners, defenders on posts, number of intervening attackers and offensive organisation. Team quality was not significantly associated with corner outcomes, perhaps a consequence of higher-quality teams not always favouring corner characteristics which are associated with increased success (goals or shots on-target). These results can assist coaches to understand corner characteristics to expect when winning, drawing, or losing, or against different levels of opposition within women's international football.