Daniel, J. F.Montagner, P. C.Padovani, C. R.Borin, J. P.2018-11-262018-11-262016-01-01E-balonmano Com. Merida: Univ Extremadura, v. 12, n. 2, p. 89-96, 2016.1885-7019http://hdl.handle.net/11449/159659The aim of this study was to analyze indicators of technical actions ( ITA) and intensity according to the players positions in six official matches of the Brazilian Basketball League. Ten elite basketball male players participated in this study (27.60 +/- 5.54years). The total frequency of matches' indicators (SMI sum of all matches indicators of each athlete included in the stats) and the efficiency ratio ( ER) from matches' official stats were the ITA considered. To check the intensity, athletes played with HR transmitter. Were produced descriptive measures; and the magnitude of difference (Delta%) between SMI and ER second player[Delta%=(1-(ER divided by Sigma MI))*100] was calculated. It was observed that when players were classified by Delta% they were automatically classified by their respective positions in 80% of cases. Players' positions 4 and 5 work closer to the basket and perform the safest and most efficient team play; players' position 1 plays facing to the basket, organizes the collective game, has the largest ball possession volume which can also enable a safer game. Players' position 5 had higher Delta% between SMI and ER, representing safer and efficient game; older players had lower intensity; and the basketball game was developed on average slightly above the lactate threshold HR.89-96spateam sportsport trainingperformancecompetitioncharacterizationArtigoWOS:000407270000002Acesso restrito