The book is an edited collection of papers presented at the 5th World Congress on Science and Football. It represents the latest scientific research into the variety of sports known as football/soccer. These include the games of Association football, the rugby codes (Union and League), the national codes (American, Australian and Gaelic). The overall purpose is to bridge the gap between theory and practice related to these football games. Contributions are from leading international experts in the fields, coming together to report their latest findings and raise awareness of current issues...

Filling an important gap in performance analysis literature, this book introduces the key concepts and practical applications of performance analysis for team sports. It draws on cutting-edge research to examine individual and collective behaviours across an array of international team sports. Evidencing the close relationship between coaching and performance analysis, it promotes a better understanding of the crucial role of performance analysis in team sports for achieving successful results.

This book not only presents a variety of different ways to analyse performance in team...

Filling an important gap in performance analysis literature, this book introduces the key concepts and practical applications of performance analysis for team sports. It draws on cutting-edge research to examine individual and collective behaviours across an array of international team sports. Evidencing the close relationship between coaching and performance analysis, it promotes a better understanding of the crucial role of performance analysis in team sports for achieving successful results.

This book not only presents a variety of different ways to analyse performance in team...