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Possession in Football: More Than a Quantitative Aspect - A Mixed Method Study.
Claudio A Casal1, M Teresa Anguera2, Rubén Maneiro3,4
1Department of Science of Physical Activity and Sport, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Valencia, Spain.
Frontiers in Psychology
|April 3, 2019
Summary
Successful elite football teams optimize possession time through specific strategies, unlike unsuccessful teams. This study identifies key factors for a more effective ball possession model in football.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Football Analytics
- Performance Analysis
Background:
- Elite football teams' possession time is a critical performance indicator.
- Understanding factors influencing possession duration is key to developing effective tactical models.
- Previous research often lacks a differentiated analysis between successful and unsuccessful teams.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and differentiate factors determining possession times for successful and unsuccessful elite football teams.
- To develop a more effective football possession model based on empirical evidence.
- To analyze offensive sequences from the 2016 UEFA Euro France tournament.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 2,636 offensive sequences from the 2016 UEFA Euro knockout stages.
- Systematic observation and coding of video recordings, analyzing performance indicators like phase, intention, and field zone.
- Statistical analysis using ANOVA and Box-Cox transformation, including predictive modeling.
Main Results:
- Successful teams' possession time is influenced by type of start-up, intention, and field zone.
- Unsuccessful teams' possession time is primarily determined by intention and match status.
- Predictive models indicate successful teams favor longer possessions in offensive zones when leading and defensive zones when drawing, initiated by transitions.
Conclusions:
- Key factors differentiating possession time between successful and unsuccessful teams have been identified.
- A more effective ball possession model can be designed by leveraging these findings.
- Insights can enhance offensive performance and strategic planning in elite football.
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