Unit 11.2

Question 1

What is notational analysis

Answer 1

Notational analysis is the study of movement patterns, strategy and tactics in team sports. ​

Successful patterns of play can be identified and used in subsequent matches.

Question 2

Reasons for using Notational Analysis.

Answer 2

It is primarily used to inform
the coaching process, and so
improve athlete performance
through:
* providing an objective way
of recording
performance
* quantifying performance in
a consistent and reliable
manner
* facilitating quantitative and
qualitative
feedback (thus makign feedback from coach to performer easier and more precise)

Question 3

5 Applications of Notational Analysis​

Answer 3

1. Tactical evaluation
   Improving strategy by studying the tactics of future opponents.
2. Technical evaluation
   Identifying and diagnosing faults in technique in performance.
3. Analysis of movement
   In sports such as football, tracking systems placed on players do this work for you.
4. Development of databases
   and models
   Enables predictive modelling which can enhance future training and performance.
5. Educational use with
   teacher/coach and athlete
   Provides instant visual feedback to the performer.

Question 4

What is a phase analysis model

Answer 4

a descriptive process of dividing up a movement into relevant parts
so that attention can be focused on the performance of each part
4 phases ⟶ preparation, retraction, action and follow-through

e.g
Sporting Example: Long Jump
Preparation: the run-up
Retraction: the final foot strike
Action: the take-off and the flight
Follow-through: the landing

Question 5

What is a performance outcome model

Answer 5

Model that analyses the factors that influence performance.
It uses a hierarchical approach, and is based on mechanical
relationships underpinning performance

To examine the long jump, you would identify and analyze the components that determine success:
- The most important aspect for the long jump would be the distance covered
- This can be split into the take-off distance, flight distance and landing
distance
- We could assume that flight distance is the most important, and therefore
you would focus on the technique of the flight distance
- You would move down the hierarchy and you would look into the next most
important aspect of the long jump, perhaps the landing or the take-off
- Therefore, this model looks at performance in a hierarchical nature and suggests
performance in a small part of a skill can affect the overall outcome of a skill or
technique

the model provides support to athletes and coaches to improve performance ✔

addresses mechanical factors that affect performance ✔

suggests that there is a hierarchy of factors on which successful performance is based ✔

factors that can be considered are speed principles/force principles/coordination principles/specific performance principles

Question 6

Explain how a flow chart system can be used for match analysis in a team invasion game.

Answer 6

Flow charts can be used to analyse performance in team games and identify areas to improve and identify patterns during a game.

Question 7

Suggest how to develop a simple notation system for team games

Answer 7

Scattergrams - identifying two variables and plotting them on an x and y axes to determine if
there is a relationship
ex. plotting the number of passes (x-axis) against the number of shots on goal (y-axis) for a certain tactic

Frequency Tables - they note how often something occurs
ex. number of fouls committed, number of goals scored

Sequential Systems - identifying sequences that lead to a particular outcome

Question 8

Outline three examples of the use of digital technology in sports analysis

Answer 8

1. Motion Caption and Tracking Devices ​

e.g. Hawkeye (It is used to challenge umpires in sports like tennis and cricket, where the calls can be very tight and very important in the match.)
Dartfish (Dartfish is a software which analyses an athlete’s performance in slow motion)
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2. Performance Analysis Software​

e.g. Prozone​
(Sports Analysis Software-is a motion analysis software which is used to analyse a sports event while it is taking place or during a practice session. The aim is to capture the required session and analyse it to see what went wrong with a particular performance.​ Prozone is used extensively, especially in football. There are other packages available.)
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3. Nutrition, fitness and training analysis software​

e.g. Bodybyte
(There are many option available to help track and improve a persons nutrition, fitness and training. These can either be individual or combined programs/apps. ​)