Performace Analysis

Question 1

What’s performance analysis ?

Answer 1

Systematic observations, recordings and evaluation of an athletes performance

Uses quantitative and qualitative data

Aims to improve tactics, technique, physicality and behaviour of performers

Question 2

What is the coaching process ?

Answer 2

1. Observation
2. Analyse
3. Evaluate (highlight strengths and weaknesses)
4. Feedback
5. Plan

Then repeat

Question 3

What do coaches observe ?

Answer 3

1. Physical attributes
2. Technical efficiency
3. Tactical awareness
4. Behavioural factors

Question 4

Outline the aspects of physical analysis:

Answer 4

FOCUS: fitness and conditioning
KEY ASPECTS: speed, CVE, power

Analyse fitness levels in order to make appropriate training programmes for athletes

Question 5

Outline the aspects of technical analysis:

Answer 5

FOCUS: how the body’s limbs moves to create movement and force
KEY ASPECTS: technique, joint angles, muscle activation

Question 6

Outline the aspects of behavioural analysis:

Answer 6

FOCUS: mindset and mental responses, how individuals react in certain situations
KEY ASPECTS: confidence, anxiety, stress, aggression

Can be analysed using questionnaires, interviews and behavioural observations

Question 7

Outline the aspects of tactical analysis:

Answer 7

FOCUS: how the team are at decision making
KEY ASPECTS: tactical patterns, decision making, turnovers, key performance indicators of team and individuals

Question 7

Outline the aspects of tactical analysis:

Answer 7

FOCUS: how the team are at decision making
KEY ASPECTS: tactical patterns, decision making, turnovers, key performance indicators of team and individuals

Question 8

How can a coach and performer use physical data ?

Answer 8

• Identify strengths and weaknesses
  Set specific goals
• Monitor progress in training or recover
• help coach make tactical informed decisions
• aid talent identification

Question 9

What are some physical techniques for physical analysis ?

Answer 9

• Fitness testing (field or lab)
• Detailed physiological testing (VO2max, blood lactate analysis)
• Health tests (spirometer, ECG)
• GPS tracking systems

Question 10

What are some evaluation points for physical analysis/ testing within sport ?

Answer 10

It’s only one aspect of performance. Someone who is powerful may not have technical, tactical, psychological ability needed

Field tests can be unreliable/tester error is common and therefore a lack of reliability and validity in testing

Lab testing is expensive and requires specialised analysts to carry out protocol

Question 11

What are the two methods of analysing and refining performance ?

Answer 11

Technical and tactical analysis which is broken down into two types of analysis:

1. Notational analysis
2. Biomechanical analysis

Question 12

What’s notational analysis ?

Answer 12

Where you analyse individual or team performance based on number of different performance indicators

E.g time in possession, number of shots

Question 13

What’s biomechanical analysis

Answer 13

Where you analyse the performance of a skill

Kinetic analysis: study force production

Kinematic analysis: study the motion of the body during a movement

Question 14

What are the ads of video analysis?

Answer 14

Provides accurate feedback as enables detailed breakdown of technique and tactics

It allows for tracking of performance over time monitoring progress or not and helps identify strengths and weaknesses

Can detect poor technique or overuse patterns that may lead to injury

Question 15

What are the disads of video analysis ?

Answer 15

High quality cameras and equipment are expensive and requires expert technician to run them

Reviewing footage is time consuming

Athletes may become to reliant on video analysis instead of own intrinsic feedback

Poor positioning of camera angle may miss key moments of skill

Question 16

What’re the Ads and disads of hand notation ( notational analysis) ?

Answer 16

ADS:
- Requires simple equipment
- it’s cheap
- can be very accurate

DISADS:
- very time consuming processing data

Question 17

What are the ads and disads of computerised notation ?

Answer 17

ADS:
- data output is immediate
- integration with graphics system make ouout clearer

DISADS:
- can be difficult and time consuming to enter the data
- software and hardware could have problems

Question 18

Outline hand notation vs computer nation:

Answer 18

Process is same: method of objectifying observation

Use diff technologies: pen and paper vs computer

Question 19

Examples of notational and biomechanical software:

Answer 19

Prozone (notational)
Catapult (notational)
Quintin (biomechanical)

Question 20

Why is performance analysis important in the media ?

Answer 20

Enchances viewers understanding
Engages and educates fans
Creates informed debate
Improves fan experience
Boosts digital engagement

Question 21

How does P.A benefit athletes ?

Answer 21

• Improved technical and tactical knowledge
• improves confidence
• improves physical fitness

Question 22

How does P.A benefit coaches ?

Answer 22

• assists in understanding an athletes strengths and weaknesses
• help develop specific training programme for athletes
• enhances own development and coaching practice
• helps make informed decisions abt team selection