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A Systems Approach to Performance Analysis in Women's Netball: Using Work Domain Analysis to Model Elite Netball
Scott Mclean1, Adam Hulme1, Mitchell Mooney2,3
1Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia.
Frontiers in Psychology
|February 22, 2019
Summary
This study developed a performance analysis (PA) model for elite netball, identifying key indicators and their relationships. The research offers new PA measures for this complex, professional women's sport.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Performance Analysis
- Netball Studies
Background:
- Elite netball is a developing professional women's sport with limited prior performance analysis research.
- Understanding the complex dynamics of netball performance is crucial for athlete development and strategic planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive systems model of elite netball match performance.
- To identify and map the intricate relationships among key performance indicators in netball.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Work Domain Analysis (WDA) through expert workshops with 11 elite subject matter experts (SMEs).
- Developed a systems model illustrating interrelated objects, processes, functions, values, and purposes in netball matches.
Main Results:
- A detailed model of the elite netball performance system was successfully created.
- Identified novel performance analysis (PA) measures, including passing, possession, cognitive, and physical activity metrics.
- Highlighted the interconnected nature of components within elite netball performance.
Conclusions:
- Elite netball performance is characterized by multiple, dynamic, and interrelated components.
- There is a significant opportunity to develop holistic PA measures that consider interacting elements rather than isolated factors.
- The developed model provides a framework for advancing performance analysis in professional netball.
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