Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014
Indirect free kicks are relatively common in soccer and have the potential to change the outcome of a match. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of these kicks, to identify variables associated with success, and propose a model for optimal execution. We analyzed and coded 506 in...
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| Publication date: | 2017 |
| Country: | España |
| Institution: | Universidad de Barcelona |
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| Keyword: | Anàlisi multivariable Futbol Multivariate analysis Soccer |
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| author | Maneiro, Rubén |
| author2 | Losada López, José Luis Casal Sanjurjo, Claudio Alberto Ardá Suárez, Antonio |
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| author_browse | Ardá Suárez, Antonio Casal Sanjurjo, Claudio Alberto Losada López, José Luis Maneiro, Rubén |
| author_facet | Maneiro, Rubén Losada López, José Luis Casal Sanjurjo, Claudio Alberto Ardá Suárez, Antonio |
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| description | Indirect free kicks are relatively common in soccer and have the potential to change the outcome of a match. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of these kicks, to identify variables associated with success, and propose a model for optimal execution. We analyzed and coded 506 indirect free kicks taken in 64 matches during the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil and conducted univariate, bivariate (chi-square), and multivariate (binary logistic regression) analyses. Our results show very low success rates in terms of shots, shots between the posts, and goals. Nevertheless, 89% of goals scored from indirect free kicks led to the teams gaining valuable points. Determinants of success included a dynamic attack based on the creation and occupation of spaces and the intervention of up to four attackers. Our findings offer an interesting starting point for trainers to build on tactical strategies designed to improve free-kick performance. |
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| spelling | Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014 Maneiro, Rubén Losada López, José Luis Casal Sanjurjo, Claudio Alberto Ardá Suárez, Antonio Anàlisi multivariable Futbol Multivariate analysis Soccer Indirect free kicks are relatively common in soccer and have the potential to change the outcome of a match. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of these kicks, to identify variables associated with success, and propose a model for optimal execution. We analyzed and coded 506 indirect free kicks taken in 64 matches during the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil and conducted univariate, bivariate (chi-square), and multivariate (binary logistic regression) analyses. Our results show very low success rates in terms of shots, shots between the posts, and goals. Nevertheless, 89% of goals scored from indirect free kicks led to the teams gaining valuable points. Determinants of success included a dynamic attack based on the creation and occupation of spaces and the intervention of up to four attackers. Our findings offer an interesting starting point for trainers to build on tactical strategies designed to improve free-kick performance. Universidad de Murcia https://hdl.handle.net/2445/122060 |
| spellingShingle | Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014 Maneiro, Rubén Anàlisi multivariable Futbol Multivariate analysis Soccer |
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| title | Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014 |
| title_full | Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014 |
| title_fullStr | Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014 |
| title_short | Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014 |
| title_sort | Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014 |
| topic | Anàlisi multivariable Futbol Multivariate analysis Soccer |
| topic_facet | Anàlisi multivariable Futbol Multivariate analysis Soccer |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/2445/122060 |