GPS rules do not allow the use of GPS during football matches . A study of two international rugby union players , which was published in 2011 , concluded that `` GPS data provides important performance indicators , assists in the development of conditioning and training protocols , as well as injury management . '' Governing body recently committed $ 2 billion to player injury insurance policy . Sports scientist Raymond Verheijen says GPS could help cut down on number of player injuries . Exercise physiologist Craig Duncan believes 26 % of injuries are preventable .
GPS rules do not allow the use of GPS during football matches . Governing body recently committed $ 2 billion to player injury insurance policy . Sports scientist Raymond Verheijen says GPS could help cut down on number of player injuries . Exercise physiologist Craig Duncan believes 26 % of injuries are preventable .