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11 Intro to Analysis

The document outlines various methods of analysis for youth football, focusing on evaluating performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and utilizing external support. It emphasizes the importance of objective data, such as video footage, to enhance coaching effectiveness and improve training programs. Additionally, it discusses the need for coaches to analyze both team and individual performances to inform tactical decisions and training content.

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11 Intro to Analysis

The document outlines various methods of analysis for youth football, focusing on evaluating performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and utilizing external support. It emphasizes the importance of objective data, such as video footage, to enhance coaching effectiveness and improve training programs. Additionally, it discusses the need for coaches to analyze both team and individual performances to inform tactical decisions and training content.

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INTRODUCTION TO

ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Various methods of analysis suited to youth football

• Evaluating performance to prepare for matches

• Identifying a team’s strengths and weaknesses

• Communicating and coaching through analysis

• Use of external support to help with analysis


INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS: PURPOSE

• Aim of analysis to identify strengths which can


then be further built upon and weaknesses which
suggest areas for improvement

• Analysis to counter opponent’s strengths and


exploit their weaknesses

• Match analysis can also be used to evaluate


whether a training programme has been effective
or not
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ANALYSIS: MEMORY
THE COACH’S RECOLLECTION OF THE MATCH IS AFFECTED BY SEVERAL
FACTORS

• Viewing environment (coaches, like spectators tend to follow the ball and miss off the-
ball information and their viewing position is poor)

• Limitations of human memory (coaches remember only key events of a match, which will
give them a distorted impression of performance)

• Set views and prejudices (some coaches only see what they want or expect to see)

• Coaches to obtain objective data rather than on personal recollection (E.g. Video footage)
INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS: ASPECTS
• TECHNICAL ASPECTS
Video footage of players to evaluate technique, provide feedback / feedforward
and help design relevant practice sessions

• TACTICAL ASPECTS
Plan devised in the strategy for a specific objective (E.g. slow build-up versus a
fast, counter-attacking style of play). Match analysis determines the most
effective strategy and the specific tactics to be employed by providing objective data

• BEHAVIOURAL ASPECTS
Analysis also helps in assessing the behaviour of players i.e. game reading and
decision making

• PHYSICAL ASPECTS
Tracking of players to check heart rate and other physiological responses
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ANALYSIS: DECIDING THE INFORMATION

• Coaches to spend sufficient time considering what information is needed and why

• A detailed analysis provides the coach with accurate and reliable information
impacting subsequent practice and performance

• Avoids wasting valuable time and resources. Different data can be collected from one
game to the next which needs to be integrated within the coaching process

• Information gathered from analysis to be put into practical use to facilitate training
program

• The key issue is that coaches should consider what is and what is not being measured
INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS: NOTATIONAL / VIDEO


• Manual notation systems can quickly provide the coach with valuable information

• Such systems are easy to design and cost-effective in terms of both time and resources

• Video provides valuable information that may have been missed or forgotten by coaches and
players during the match

• Recordings of match performance can help the coach to recall and judge performance better

• Coaches analysing video may find that the players have actually performed better or worse than
they originally thought

• Video can be used to concentrate on any aspect of performance or any particular player

• Videos can be used in real time for immediate analysis and evaluation during the half-time
break, or post-match for a deeper insight
INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS

A simple notation sheet involving two central midfield players is highlighted in Table 2.1. The
data may indicate a weakness in the ability of this pairing to win the ball in the air, although
this issue needs to be considered within the context of the match or, more likely, a series of
matches.
Analysis by Analysis by direct Analysis by written
using computer observation report

MATCH ANALYSIS

Define Interpret

Experience
Solutions
Analysis by video
TEAM ANALYSIS
 Reasons for analysis
a) The analysis of the important factors of the game.
i) To identify strength and weaknesses of your own or
opponent teams.
ii) To improve awareness of the demand of the modern game.

b) Analysis of the team during a game.


i) To influence or change the formation, tactics or players
during the game
c) The analysis of the qualities and weak points of your
own team.
i. For the planning of the training sessions

d) The analysis of a future opponent.


i. For the tactical preparation of your own team

e) The analysis of a player.


i. To help in the selection
ii. To buy or sell a player
METHOD OF ANALYSIS
1) Formation and Style
2) Report on key individuals
3) Strength and Weakness in defence and attack.
4) Set plays
5) Fitness
6) Mental aspects
DEFENDING
1) Are they good in 1 v 1 ?
2) Are they good in defending aerial ball ?
3) Do they have a defending shape ?
4) Do they defend deep or in midfield or
apply pressure upfront ?
5) Set-Play and GK ?
ANALYSIS TO CREATE
TRAINING CONTENT

THE LINK: ANALYSIS AND YOUR GAME MODEL


DEFENSIVE PLAY

- Why is our high press not effective?


- Are we pressing for too long?
- How is our man marking / cover off the ball?
- Are we tracking runs effectively?
- Why are we so vulnerable to counter attacks?
- Why do teams play through or midfield so easily?
- Have we improved our defensive coordination?
- Will the midfield block work against this opponent?

PLUS INDIVIDUAL INSIGHTS


ATTACKING
1) Ability to keep possession under
pressure
2) How is their wing play ?
3) Key players
4) Type of crosses and finishing ?
5) Set-Play and GK ?
ANALYSIS TO CREATE
TRAINING CONTENT

THE LINK: ANALYSIS AND YOUR GAME MODEL


ATTACKING PLAY
- How we improve building out from the back?
- How do be complete more attacks?
- Where do we give away the ball?
- What must change to ensure improvement in positioning to support?
- Is the long ball working for us?
- Is the progressive possession play working for us?
- Will our counter attack strategy work against the next opponent?
- Why is our winger isolated?
- What changes to the shape (distances between lines and players) do we need?
- How is our movement off the ball?

PLUS INDIVIDUAL INSIGHTS


SOLVING PROBLEMS

The problem is always a football


problem.

In order to create an effective


training situation, insight into
and knowledge of the problem is
essential.

This knowledge must be linked to


the situation by the coach.
READING THE GAME
Spectators watch only the ball.

Players see what happens in and


around his area and acts.

Coach sees the FULL picture.


Reading the game means
recognising and understanding the
technical, tactical, strategic, physical
and psychological aspects.
3 POINTS TO CONSIDER

Interpret what is happening.

Anticipate what is going to happen,


read the situation.

How should your players react and


handle it.

 Prepare your players


IDENTIFYING THE OBJECTIVES

After defining the problem, the


objectives for the next training
session must be identified.

 Prepare your team


ANALYSIS TO CREATE
TRAINING CONTENT

THE LINK: ANALYSIS AND YOUR TRAINING


ANALYSIS TO CREATE
TRAINING CONTENT

THE LINK: ANALYSIS AND YOUR INDIVIDUALS

• Aim of observation and analysis to provide insight to individuals’ performance and


areas for improvement

• Use analysis as a tool to provide information and feedback on current form

• Useful for young players to study their performance from the point of their position

• To track poor positioning of individuals that can lead to loss of team shape

• Use previous data to match performance analysis to clarify on expectations

• Review player performances after ensuring sufficient effort and communication on


expectations
ANY QUESTIONS
INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS

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