The aim of this study was to examine the effects match location, quality opposition, and status on technical aspects performance within a single professional British football team. Forty matches from 2002--2003 2003--2004 domestic league seasons were notated post-event using computerized notational analysis system with 13 on-the-ball behaviours corresponding outcomes (successful or unsuccessful) assessed. Log-linear modelling procedures indicated that incidences all behaviours, exception...

In soccer, the ability to retain possession of ball for prolonged periods time has been linked success (Hook and Hughes, 2001). The accuracy this assertion was investigated by comparing 24 matches involving successful unsuccessful English premier league teams within 2001-2002 season. Specifically teams’ possessions were analysed depending on evolving match status i.e. whether team winning, losing or drawing. All less than 3 seconds in duration removed from data as they not deemed include...

The aim of this study was to construct a valid and reliable methodology for the analysis performance profiles individual playing positions within rugby union. Twenty-two matches were sampled from domestic season professional male union team. Key indicators developed notated using computerized behavioural system. Performance containing data one or more individuals then constructed compare intra-positional differences. Significant differences (chi-square) observed between all tested principal...

A number of papers have discussed reliability assessment techniques but none previously limited themselves to methods appropriate the collection categorical data on nominal scale i.e. where events are recorded within defined categories, as in many instances for performance analysis. This paper makes a recommendations including use gold standard coding compare typical analyst’s codes against. Reliability measures should reflect way which notation is analysed so that assessments can be made...

In most sports, it is found that the important performance indicators (PI's) vary from coach to coach.Therefore, if sets of PI's can be identified and clear operational definitions defined, there significant scope/benefit for consultancy research, particularly in commercially orientated sports such as soccer.The aim this study was use unique opportunity a large number analysts coming together discuss problem its application soccer, define each position soccer.In early spring 2011, staff 9...

Game location effects (home versus away) upon technical and tactics-related behaviours were investigated in a professional English soccer team. Matches (n=30) from the 2004-05 domestic season of top five side Premiership league notated post-event via computerized system compared as function game using non-parametric analysis procedures. An overall home advantage was found for sample relation to home-winning home-goal percentage. For performance team exhibited more successful behaviours, such...

AbstractExisting investigations of strategies in soccer using notational analysis have traditionally focused upon nomothetic international competitions such as World or European Championships (i.e., Luhtanen et al., 2001; Yamanaka, 2001). To enhance the applied benefit idiographic assessment teams, are required to establish meaningful normative profiles (Hughes A need also exists examine individual player behaviours determine potential influences team strategies. The aim current study was...

AbstractNotational analysis is now widely used in soccer, the result of influential previous research, its use by well respected individuals within sport and development affordable technology. Currently most, if not all, professional soccer teams all over world some form video feedback coupled with statistical summary events. The details which are difficult to determine comprehensively due secrecy surrounding performance need gain an advantage opposition. This paper therefore predominantly...

Aim . The aim of the present study was to investigate relationship between maximal aerobic capacity (VO 2 max ) and repeated sprint ability (RSA) in a group professional soccer players. Methods Forty‐one players (age 23 ± 4 yrs, height 180.0 5.3 cm, weight 79.6 kg) were required perform tests assess RSA VO on two separate days with at least 48 hr rest testing sessions. Each player performed treadmill test determine their for involving completing 6 × 40 m sprints (turn after 20 m) s active...

Abstract The popularity of female soccer is increasing as well the number females playing soccer. Similarly, over last twenty or so years, research in has increased significantly, but a large disparity exists volume studies involving male and players. As consequence this, players remain less understood compared to males. purpose present narrative review was describe morphological characteristics, physiological demands, physical abilities injuries Physiological demands are similar between...

Purpose: The pressure exerted on racket sports players by the service has been well documented. Whilst return of serve suggested through qualitative interviews as being similar importance (Vernon, Farrow & Reid, 2018) there is a dearth quantitative data to support this contention. This study analysed time, speed and distance parameters related outcome (ROS) in Padel, sport tennis but played court bounded walls doubles format only. Methods: Matches (n=18) at two tournaments, sanctioned...

Previous research on performance indicators in rugby league has suggested that dimension reduction techniques should be utilised when analysing sporting data sets with a large number of variables. Forty-five team indicators, from all 27 rounds the 2012, 2013 and 2014 European Super League seasons, collected by Opta, were reduced to 10 orthogonal principal components standardised scores produced for each component. Forced-entry logistic (match outcome) linear (point's difference) regression...

The Defensive Transition moment in football was analysed using data from all 380 matches the 2020/21 English Premier League Season, which encompassed 12,460 possession sequences final dataset. can be assessed by measuring counterpressure success against instances of shot and territory (counter-attack) concession. Following practitioner consultation, a Rest Defence variable defined rules-based approach its relationship with counter-attack vulnerability counterpressing were examined. number...

The construction of a valid and reliable methodology for the analysis team performance indicators within rugby union is presented. Twenty matches were sampled from domestic season professional male notated using computerised behavioural system. A comprehensive list twenty-two developed via expert coaches analysts. Examination each indicator Mann-Whitney U revealed statistical differences between winning losing performances only two identified (lineouts won on oppositions throw tries scored)....

Reasons behind successful team performance were explained through analysing the effects of defensive pressure on basketball shooting performance. Team success, efficiency and opposition analysed from 3344 attempts with Wilcoxon signed ranks tests, Friedman tests odds ratio calculations. Results analysis identified significant differences between winners losers for close 2 point 3 percentages. The increased level had influential effect game outcome. It was concluded that winning teams...

The aim of this study was to construct valid positional performance profiles for soccer players from a professional British team. Twenty-two league and cup matches were sampled over domestic season observed post-event via computerised behavioural analysis system. Using series indicators, validated by coaches researchers, constructed the playing positions fullback, centre back, midfield forward. Analysis showed that although significant differences existed in frequencies behaviours performed...

The two goals were to investigate, first, the practicability and reliability of observational assessment team situation awareness (SA) and, second, nature any differences, their consistency training implications. Five shift teams tackled three scenarios, each with probe events concerning SA, observers viewed rated concurrently shift. This methodology was found be practicable achieved satisfactory rater as indicated by intraclass inter-rater correlations. Team differences in SA emerged...

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence match location (i.e. home vs. away), status winning drawing losing) and competitive season one two) upon tactics-related performance indicators a professional association football team. Noldus Observer Video Pro 4.1 behavioural measurement package (Noldus Information Technology, 2002) employed observe record relevant tactical information pass incidence spatial distribution origins pitch surface) from 47 pre-recorded matches sampled two...

The differences in playing patterns of soccer teams has been, and remains to be, one the largest areas post-match performance analysis within association football. Many studies try encapsulate multiple facets play consequently only provide limited detail any area (Low et al., 2002; Hughes Robertson Nicholson, 1988). This study aimed a more detailed insight into passing during 2002 World Cup whereby post event six group matches was undertaken (3 each for successful an unsuccessful team, based...

Individual player and positional unit tactical behaviours were assessed compared to team strategy within a professional soccer team. Twenty-two matches sampled from the 2003–04 domestic season of British Nationwide League notated post-event. Tactical measured through combination technical spatial indicators relating performance on ball behaviours. Chi-square analyses highlighted distinct individual indicative role-specific responsibilities. Qualitative quantitative assessment overall...

Abstract Using a two-study approach, we examined methodology for objectively depicting team performance and form in professional rugby union side. Study 1 developed standardized indicators to examine team's single match relative their previous matches over domestic season via report chart. This resulted that provided instant coherent feedback on the standards. 2 then utilized this compare between two sides, played following season, assess extent which by one affected of other. Comparison...

The importance of dominating the T in squash is recognized by coaches and players but there has been little formal investigation this aspect tactical play. Consequently, aim research was to analyse player occupancy a area, establish whether are differences between winners losers games at different playing standards. An automated player-tracking system, with operator supervision intervention, captured players' movements during matches World Team Championships (n = 11), Slovenian National...