Youth to Senior Football: A season long case study of goal scoring methods between under 16, under 18 and first team

Authors: Smith, S., Callaway, A.J. and Broomfield, S.A.

Journal: International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport

Volume: 13

Issue: 2

Pages: 413-427

eISSN: 1474-8185

DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2013.11868658

Abstract:

Goal-scoring is the pinnacle of any football match, analysis of the methods used provide insight into the way teams attack. Despite heavy research at senior level there is a dearth of literature surrounding the youth game. The purpose of this study was to compare goal scoring methods at youth and senior level. Goal-related data was derived from competitive matches involving the first team, u18s and u16s. Results showed differences between groups for number of actions (F2,242=3.401, p=.035) and percentage of forward actions (F2,225=3.201, p=.043). Buildup duration was not different between groups (F2,242=1.567, p=.211). There was a difference between the assist areas used between all teams (H2 = 7.737, p = .021). Post-hoc analysis showed no differences between the assist actions used between any teams (H2 = 2.112, p = .348), but there were differences with the assist area. Each team favoured different assist actions (1st team = cross, u18s = pass, u16s = dribble). The differences between teams are attributed to factors such as experience, tactical/technical skills, perceptual abilities and level of pressure. Training implications for youth teams include developing a more elaborate style of attack and utilisation of the whole pitch when attacking.

Source: Scopus

Youth to Senior Football: A season long case study of goal scoring methods between under 16, under 18 and first team

Authors: Smith, S., Callaway, A.J. and Broomfield, S.A.

Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS IN SPORT

Volume: 13

Issue: 2

Pages: 413-427

eISSN: 1474-8185

ISSN: 2474-8668

DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2013.11868658

Source: Web of Science (Lite)

Youth to Senior Football: A season long case study of goal scoring methods between under 16, under 18 and first team

Authors: Callaway, A., Broomfield, S. and Smith, S.

Journal: International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport

Volume: 13

Pages: 413-427

Abstract:

Goal-scoring is the pinnacle of any football match, analysis of the methods used provide insight into the way teams attack. Despite heavy research at senior level there is a dearth of literature surrounding the youth game. The purpose of this study was to compare goal scoring methods at youth and senior level. Goal-related data was derived from competitive matches involving the first team, u18s and u16s. Results showed differences between groups for number of actions (F2,242=3.401, p=.035) and percentage of forward actions (F2,225=3.201, p=.043). Build-up duration was not different between groups (F2,242=1.567, p=.211). There was a difference between the assist areas used between all teams (H2 = 7.737, p = .021). Post-hoc analysis showed no differences between the assist actions used between any teams (H2 = 2.112, p = .348), but there were differences with the assist area. Each team favoured different assist actions (1st team = cross, u18s = pass, u16s = dribble). The differences between teams are attributed to factors such as experience, tactical/technical skills, perceptual abilities and level of pressure. Training implications for youth teams include developing a more elaborate style of attack and utilisation of the whole pitch when attacking.

Source: Manual

Preferred by: Shelley Ellis

Youth to Senior Football: A season long case study of goal scoring methods between under 16, under 18 and first team

Authors: Smith, S., Callaway, A. and Broomfield, S.

Journal: International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport

Volume: 13

Pages: 413-427

Abstract:

Goal-scoring is the pinnacle of any football match, analysis of the methods used provide insight into the way teams attack. Despite heavy research at senior level there is a dearth of literature surrounding the youth game. The purpose of this study was to compare goal scoring methods at youth and senior level. Goal-related data was derived from competitive matches involving the first team, u18s and u16s. Results showed differences between groups for number of actions (F2,242=3.401, p=.035) and percentage of forward actions (F2,225=3.201, p=.043). Build-up duration was not different between groups (F2,242=1.567, p=.211). There was a difference between the assist areas used between all teams (H2 = 7.737, p = .021). Post-hoc analysis showed no differences between the assist actions used between any teams (H2 = 2.112, p = .348), but there were differences with the assist area. Each team favoured different assist actions (1st team = cross, u18s = pass, u16s = dribble). The differences between teams are attributed to factors such as experience, tactical/technical skills, perceptual abilities and level of pressure. Training implications for youth teams include developing a more elaborate style of attack and utilisation of the whole pitch when attacking.

Source: Manual

Preferred by: Andrew Callaway