Technical Analysis of elite male soccer players by position and success

... A TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF ELITE MALE SOCCER PLAYERS BY POSITION AND SUCCESS Contents Page Page Number List of Tables List of Figures Acknowledgements (i) Abstract (ii) CHAPTER I 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Aim of Study 3 1.2 Hypothesis 3 1.3 Assumptions 3 1.4 Limitations 4 1.5 De-Limitations 4 1.6 Definition of Terms 4 CHAPTER II 2.0 Literature Review 5 2.1 Notational Analysis in Football 5 2.2 Factors Determining Success Within Association 7 Football 2.3 Evaluation of Individuals Performance 9 2.4 Use of Match Analysis by Coaches 11 2.5 Individual Roles Within a Team Framework 12 2.6 Relation of Literature to Study 14 2.7 Aims of Study 15 CHAPTER III 3.0 Methodology 16 3.1 Introduction 16 3.2 Equipment 16 3.2.1 Pilot Study 16 3.3 Data 17 3.4 Procedure 17 3.5 Operational Definitions 18 3.6 Data Processing 22 3.7 Validity and Reliability 22 CHAPTER IV 4.0 Results 23 4.1 Reliability 23 4.2 Processed Data 28 4.2.1 Distribution of Techniques According To Positional Role 28 4.2.2 Distribution of Technique Ratings Across Player Position for Selected Performance Variables 32 4.2.2.1 Passing 32 4.2.2.2 Shooting 33 4.2.2.3 Heading 34 4.2.2.4 Crossing 35 4.2.2.5 Tackling 36 4.2.2.6 Receiving the Ball 37 4.2.3 Distribution of Techniques in Successful 39 and Unsuccessful Teams 4.2.3 Distribution of Technique ratings across 41 Selected Performance Variables between Successful and Unsuccessful Teams CHAPTER V 5.0 Discussion 47 5.1 Reliability 47 5.1.1 Intra-Observer Reliability 47 5.1.2 Inter-Observer Reliability 48 5.1.3 Evaluation of Reliability 48 5.2 Distribution of Techniques According to 49 Positional Role 5.2.1 Goalkeepers 49 5.2.2 Defenders 50 5.2.3 Midfielders 51 5.2.4 Strikers 51 5.3 Quality of Techniques Performed Across 52 Different Playing Positions 5.4 Distribution of Techniques Between Successful 55 And Unsuccessful Teams 5.5 Average Technique Ratings Between Successful 56 And Unsuccessful Teams CHAPTER VI 6.0 Conclusion 58 6.1 Findings of Study 58 6.2 Recommendations for Players and Coaches 58 6.3 Future Recommendations 59 References 60 Appendices Appendix A: Example of Data Gathering Sheet Appendix B: Performance Variable and Technical Rating Frequencies Appendix C: Chi-Squared Calculations

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