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EPISODE 2 OVERVIEW

Opposition Analysis with Tracking Data

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PLAYERS BYPASSED
UNLOCKING PLAYER ELIMINATION

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AVERAGE POSITION
DECODING TEAM STRATEGY

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PRESSURES
MAPPING DEFENSIVE INTENT

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PLAYERS BYPASSED: UNPACKING PLAYER ELIMINATION

Opposition Concept: Bypassed Analysis
Data Type: Tracking Data

Focusing on how strategic passes 'eliminate' players by bypassing them, this analysis leverages tracking data to highlight players skilled at executing line-breaking passes during different game phases (build-up, possession, attack).

By filtering these actions, we identify key playmakers like Gibbs, whose ability to navigate the ball between defensive lines can dictate our defensive approach, indicating who to press more or whom to allow possession.

Streamlined Steps for Bypassed Pass Analysis:

  • TRACK ELIMINATING PASSES

Identify passes that bypass defenders, using tracking data to reveal moments of tactical advantage.

  • PHASE-SPECIFIC ANALYSIS

Focus on the effectiveness of these passes across game phases to spotlight proficient players.

  • UTILIZE 'AVG FILTER'

Determine standout players in making line-breaking passes, and identifying potential threats.

  • TACTICAL ADJUSTMENTS

Adapt defensive strategies based on players' bypassing tendencies, adjusting pressing intensity accordingly.

 

AVERAGE POSITION: DECODING TEAM STRATEGY

Opposition Concept: Average Position Analysis
Data Type: Tracking Data

Analyzing a team's average position during different game phases and possession states provides insights into their tactical strategy, revealing how playing styles adapt to opponent formations and possession dynamics.

This analysis extends to evaluating structural changes, such as player spacing and formation dimensions, using specific tools to understand the strategic width, depth, and average shapes within pitch zones.

Steps for Average Position Analysis:

  • ANALYZE AVERAGE POSITIONS

Observe the team's average positions across various game moments to identify tactical approaches.

  • FILTER BY POSSESSION AND PHASES

Use filters for in/out of possession and different game phases to examine strategic positioning.

  • DETAILED STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT

Assess distances between players (e.g., centre-backs) and analyze formation dimensions for insights on team structure.

  • SEGMENTATION SELECTION TOOL

Employ the segmentation selection tool to explore average shapes in specific areas of the pitch, enhancing understanding of spatial tactics.

PRESSURES: MAPPING DEFENSIVE INTENT

Opposition Concept: Pressures Analysis
Data Type: Tracking Data

This analysis methodically identifies the precise moments when players initiate defensive pressure, leveraging ball and player location data. Heat maps play a crucial role in visualizing pressure points, delineating the density and origin of defensive actions across different game phases.

This detailed approach not only quantifies the frequency of pressure applied by individual players and the team but also illuminates strategic defensive maneuvers such as pressing traps, thereby uncovering the tactical layers of team defense.

Enhanced Analysis Process with Video Context:

  • PRECISE PRESSURE INITIATION

Determine the exact moment a player begins to apply pressure, utilizing detailed ball and player location data for accuracy.

  • HEAT MAP UTILIZATION

Employ heat maps to illustrate the density and specific origins of pressures, further segmented by game phases for a comprehensive view.

  • PRESSURE FREQUENCY QUANTIFICATION

Assess the frequency of applied pressures, both at an individual player level and across the team, to gauge defensive engagement and effectiveness.

  • IDENTIFYING PRESSING TRAPS

Analyze defensive patterns to detect the strategic setting of pressing traps, highlighting advanced tactical defenses.

NEXT STEPS

Access the next module to learn how to analyze opponents in MatchTracker with tracking data