Passing and goal scoring characteristics in Australian A-League football. (4th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Garratt, Kylie; Murphy, Aron; Bower, Rob
• Is Part Of: International journal of performance analysis in sport. Volume 17:Number 1/2(2017)
• Page Start: 77
• Page End: 85
• Publication Date: 2017-03-04
• Subjects: Notational analysis -- soccer -- passing sequence -- possession; Sports sciences -- Periodicals; Sports -- Physiological aspects -- Periodicals; 796.015
• DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2017.1303991
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2474-8668

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of this study was to analyse passing sequences, shots and goals in elite Australian football (soccer). Using a computerised video analysis system (Sportsdata Pty Ltd©), notated data relating to the number of passes per possession were collected from 84 A-League matches. A total of 36, 297 possessions were analysed, resulting in 220 goals. The results indicate that a higher proportion of goals were scored from longer passing sequences (five or more passes), producing an average of 13 goals per 1000 possessions compared to 6 goals per 1000 possessions from shorter passing sequences (four or less passes). Notably, 46% of team possessions were zero length passing possessions compared to approximately 25% reported in existing literature. In order to improve team possession and goal scoring efficiency, it is recommended that A-League coaches implement programmes designed to enhance individual skills and develop effective team strategies.