40 Questions
What is the core part of Performance Analysis according to the author?
Match Analysis
Why is scientific information helpful in soccer preparation?
To identify strengths and weaknesses
What percentage of key elements do international level soccer coaches recollect during a game?
30%
What is the primary purpose of match analysis?
To provide information and analysis on team performance
Why can't coaches provide objective and unbiased information?
Because they are active observers rather than passive perceivers
What is the purpose of match analysis in terms of training programmes?
To evaluate whether the training programmes improve the match performance
What are the two categories of match analysis according to the author?
Notational analysis and motion analysis
What are the five elements that should be recorded in notational analysis?
Position, players involved, action, time, and outcome
What does trend analysis do?
Is a further development of match analysis
Why is data used in match analysis?
To counter opposing strengths and exploit weaknesses
Who were the early researchers in hand notation system?
Reep and Benjamin
What influences the accuracy of memories of events according to Neisser (1982)?
The beliefs of the observer
What is the advantage of computerized notation system?
It provides immediate feedback
What percentage of goals resulted from a sequence of three passes or less according to Reep and Benjamin's research?
80%
What is the name of the computerized notation system that provides data of passing, heading, shooting, tackling, etc.?
Matchviewer
What percentage of all goals came from possession gained in the final attacking quarter of the pitch according to Reep and Benjamin's research?
50%
Which Nigerian team has set up a Performance Analysis Department, according to the author?
Nigeria Flying Eagles
What is the primary focus of match analysis?
Opposition analysis and post-match analysis
Where were the first academic programs in Sports Science studied?
United Kingdom
What is the difference between Performance Analysis and Match Analysis?
Match Analysis is a part of Performance Analysis
Which university offered the first Bachelor of Science degree that combined science and football?
Liverpool John Moores University
How long does the author believe the Performance Analysis industry will continue to grow?
10 years
What is the author's role in the Nigeria Flying Eagles team?
Performance Analyst
What is included in modern Sports Science programs?
All of the above
What is one of the advantages of computerized notation systems?
It leads to the development of predictive models
What is a disadvantage of computerized notation systems?
Time required for data processing can be very long
What is the focus of Motion Analysis?
Raw features of an individual's activity and movement
Why is the learning and training time long for complex games like soccer?
To ensure accuracy and reliability of the operator
What is one of the benefits of computerized notation systems in terms of learning time?
It reduces learning time
What can be an indication of areas requiring improvement in computerized notation systems?
Indication of areas requiring improvement
What is responsible for a good presentation in computerized notation systems?
All of the above
What is a characteristic of computerized notation systems that can lead to inaccuracy?
They are both not carefully designed and validated
What can performance analysis specify in a game?
The work rates of players in different positions
What is the purpose of measuring frequency in performance analysis?
To determine how often a player performs a specific action
What is the name of the software that provides data on performance analysis?
Prozone3
What did researchers Reilly and Thomas (1976) find in their analysis of player movement?
A player is in possession of the ball for less than 2% of the game
What is becoming more popular in professional and lower leagues around the world?
Performance analysis
What is the advantage of computerized notation systems over manual systems?
They are more accurate and efficient
What is the aim of performance analysis?
To provide objective information and analysis for the coach
What is the difference between performance analysis and match analysis?
Match analysis is a part of performance analysis, but they are not the same thing
Study Notes
Performance Analysis in Nigeria Football
- Few years ago, no Nigerian clubs or coaches had invested in setting up a Performance Analysis Department, but nowadays, teams like the Nigeria Flying Eagles have set up such a department.
- The industry is growing fast and is expected to continue growing for the next ten years.
- Successful case studies in Nigeria League Clubs include Niger Tornadoes, Rivers United, Akwa United, and Plateau United.
- Clubs that don't invest in performance analysis risk being left behind.
Origin of Performance Analysis
- Performance analysis originated from Sports Science, which was first studied in the UK in 1975.
- The first Bachelor of Science degree that combined science and football was offered at Liverpool John Moores University in 1997.
- Performance analysis was one of the core modules in this degree.
Difference between Performance Analysis and Match Analysis
- Match analysis focuses on everything about matches, including post-match analysis and opposition analysis (tactics and strategies).
- Performance analysis has a wider coverage and includes more disciplines such as player recruitment, player evaluation, training analysis, trend analysis, and referees analysis.
- Match analysis is a core part of performance analysis.
Importance of Match Analysis
- Match analysis helps coaches make informed decisions and judgments by providing scientific information.
- It helps identify strengths and weaknesses of one's own team and the opposition.
- It can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
- Coaches can only recollect 30% of key elements that determine successful soccer performance.
- Coaches' perceptions of events are selective and constructive, making it difficult to provide objective and unbiased information.
Components of Match Analysis
- Notational analysis: records events to provide an accurate and objective record of what took place.
- Notational analysis includes recording position, players involved, action, time, and outcome of the activity.
- There are two ways to conduct notational analysis: by hand/manual or by computer.
- Motion analysis: focuses on raw features of an individual's activity and movement.
- Motion analysis measures intensity, duration, and frequency of activities, and is useful in identifying fatigue and positional differences in work rates and fitness levels.
Tools and Software for Match Analysis
- Prozone's Matchviewer provides data on passing, heading, shooting, tackling, etc.
- Prozone3 is software that provides motion analysis data.
- Hand notation systems were used in the past, but are being replaced by computerized systems.
Conclusion
- Performance analysis is becoming more popular in professional and lower leagues around the world.
- There is a need for more football clubs and top coaches in Nigeria to set up Performance Analysis Departments to bridge the gap with elite coaches and developed leagues.
- Match analysis is a core part of performance analysis and provides objective information and analysis for coaches.
This quiz assesses your knowledge of performance analysis in Nigeria's football industry, including its growth and successful case studies in Nigerian league clubs.
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