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Performance Analysis

Notational analysis, time-motion analysis and GPS

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Overview

Notational analysis and its uses, strengths and weaknesses, computerised systems, time-motion analysis, GPS tracking in team sports with its advantages and limits, and performance analysis in the media.

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What is notational analysis?

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What are the uses of notational analysis?

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What are the advantages of notational analysis?

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  1. 1

    What is notational analysis?

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    Notational analysis is recording the frequency of actions during a performance. A tally of passes or shots is an example.

  2. 2

    What are the uses of notational analysis?

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    Notational analysis identifies patterns in play and the success of actions. Coaches use it to plan tactics and training.

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    What are the advantages of notational analysis?

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    Notational analysis is cheap and simple to carry out. It gives objective data that can be compared.

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    What are the disadvantages of notational analysis?

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    Manual notation can miss actions in a fast game. The data shows what happened but not how well.

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    How do computerised systems improve notational analysis?

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    Computer systems record actions quickly and link them to video. Data can be analysed and presented instantly.

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    What is time-motion analysis?

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    Time-motion analysis records how long a performer spends at different intensities. Walking, jogging and sprinting are measured.

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