A5082829336- Sports Performance and Training
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Physical Education and Training Studies
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Evaluation of Teaching Practices
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Winter Sports Injuries and Performance
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- ICT Impact and Policies
- ERP Systems Implementation and Impact
- Online and Blended Learning
- Educational Games and Gamification
University of Chichester
2013-2022
The aim of this study was to explore tactical behaviour when defending corner kicks within the English Premier League. Specifically, types marking and defensive players positioned at goalposts were investigated. A total 436 from 50 League games analysed. most commonly used system one-to-one (90.1% corners), with zonal being less often (9.9% corners). There no significant association between set-up number attempts goal conceded (p>0.05). However, teams who applied fewer goals than marking....
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects visual exploratory activity, prior receiving ball in middle third pitch, on actions youth midfield soccer players. activity three central players examined using a player cam approach, which turn, related each player's actions, after ball, through use wide angle perspective. SportsCode Elite software used analyse all post-event. Players participated five training games, 20 minutes duration. were divided into themes: (1) maintaining...
The aim of this study was to investigate the use near-post guard systems when defending corner kicks in English Premier League during 2015/2016 season. A total 750 from 79 matches were analysed. There a eight different observed. Only six (0.8%) observed where there no positioned area kicks. one-one system only conceded one goal 148 (0.7%) observed, whereas one-zero 8 goals 159 (5.0%) However, all attempts at included, significant association between and number (p > 0.05). An important...
The aim of this study was to analyse open play crosses in the FIFA 2014 soccer World Cup. A total 1332 were observed from all 64 games dominant themes analysis included delivery side, type, defensive pressure, time cross and outcome. Chi-squared tests association utilised examine between each variable (e.g. type) outcome category goal-scoring attempts). 42 goals (3.2%) scored analysed. zone significantly associated (p < 0.05) with categories. Delivery type crosser outcomes attacking 0.05)....
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence number goal-posts and positioning used within small-sided games on frequency technical actions offensive scenarios performed by prepubescent players soccer. participants were eight male soccer (12.1 ± 0.5 years). video recorded for 20 min playing four different formats 4v4 games: (1) standard two goal game; (2) game, one in each corner; (3) game with positioned 9.14 m/10 yd infield, scoring only through back goal; (4) goal-game, infield...
The aim of this study was to explore the use offloads by northern and southern hemisphere international teams within rugby union. A total 491 were analysed from 26 union matches. matches that sampled four series': 2012 Autumn International Series; 2013 Six Nations Rugby Championship. consisted England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland Wales. Argentina, Australia, New Zealand South Africa. performed significantly more during games compared (U = 216.00, p 0.02, r -0.31). scored tries 206.50,...
Objective The aim of this study was to explore the impact ball recovery type, location and duration possession on outcomes possessions in both EPL Spanish La Liga.Methods In total, 4971 were observed across 20 matches from 2017/2018 season (n = 2469) Liga 2502). Ball analysed four zones, supplemented by five types (interception, tackle, goalkeeper save, set-play turnover) three different categories (<5 seconds, 5–12 seconds >12 seconds). Each these according attacking outcomes.Results teams...
AbstractThe aim of this study was to analyse the direction turn when players received a centre pass in netball and subsequent possession sequence. A total 500 passes were analysed from seven UK Netball Super League matches. Variables that explored included: turning receiving pass; court areas which received; successfulness following amount led shooting opportunity. There no significant difference between type success (χ²2 = 1.469, p 0.480). However, there number differences types used...
The aim of this study was to explore: (a) football coaches’ perceptions visual exploratory activity (VEA) and (b) the practice activities designed by coaches believed develop VEA. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine who held UEFA A or B Licence in coaching football. All worked an English professional club's academy different positions. Thematic analysis data identified three themes: Importance VEA, Development VEA Delivery (e.g., design, aids, technology questioning)....
The role of a forward player in soccer is to score goals by destabilising defensive systems. act goal scoring open play fast paced with players requiring perceptual ability navigate the environment. purpose this research study was explore scorers’ perceive and adapt environmental threats at different competitive levels. All scored 2022/23 English Premier League, Championship, League 1, 2 divisions were analysed. Four observers recorded proximity defenders scorer moment assist pass finish....