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José M Oliva-Lozano1, José M Muyor2
1Department of Education , Health Research Centre, University of Almería, Almería, Spain.
Science & Medicine in Football
|July 21, 2022
Summary
FIFA
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Performance Analysis
- Football Technology
Background:
- FIFA established the Quality Programme for electronic performance and tracking systems (EPTS).
- Practitioners debate FIFA quality performance reports, especially for comparing system accuracy.
- Methodological issues in interpreting EPTS reports require attention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To guide practitioners in interpreting FIFA's EPTS quality performance reports.
- To highlight critical methodological factors for accurate EPTS data analysis.
Main Methods:
- Validation of EPTS positioning and velocity data against criteria measures.
- Analysis of methodological factors influencing EPTS report interpretation.
- Examination of technical considerations for different EPTS types (OPT, LPS, GNSS).
Main Results:
- EPTS systems are evaluated individually, not always concurrently.
- Technical factors (cameras, antennas, satellites, velocity bands) impact results.
- Direct comparisons between GNSS, LPS, and OPT systems are problematic without concurrent use.
Conclusions:
- Interpreting FIFA EPTS quality reports requires careful consideration of methodological factors.
- Concurrent evaluation is crucial for valid comparisons between different EPTS technologies.
- Understanding technical specifications is essential before drawing conclusions from EPTS performance data.
