Analysis of performance Observe, analyse, evaluate, plan and feedback

The Analysis of Performance Cycle OBSERVEANALYSE EVALUATE PLAN FEEDBACK

What you need to be able to do:  make detailed observations from the best position  analyse those observations recording qualitative and/or quantitative data  use the data to evaluate the performance against the perfect model  plan practices, tactics etc to improve performance  consider how you are going to feed this back to the performers.

Things to consider before you start:  what you want to know (have a clear focus/aim)  what you want to observe: skills, game tactics or fitness  where you will observe from  format you are going to use (qualitative and/or quantitative)  when you are going to do it (practice session or match etc)

Observation  be in the best position to be able to observe what you have com to see This comes with experience !  always take into account your safety and that of the performers  have some knowledge of the ‘perfect model’ to help measure quality of performance

Analyse (consider in detail)  break down skills by body part or by temporal order  in invasion games look at either defence or attack, possession or team tactics/formation  in racket games by forced or unforced areas, % first serve etc

Analyse Qualitative vs Quantitative Subjective Objective based on your based on fact knowledge and opinion notational analysis (before, videoduring or after performance)

Qualitative Analysis Task Goal Kicking with London Wasps What’s your analysis ?

Quantitative analysis  Notational (record data)  Before a game in preparation e.g. scouting report on opposition  During a game e.g. at end of periods and time outs in basketball to examine shooting success stats for individual players and team  After game to review performance e.g. number of successful/unsuccessful passes  Often presented as a report to back up qualitative opinions e.g. end of season stats in cricket such as batting average PosPlayerMatchesInningsNORunsAverageHS50s100s 1 Jonathan Trott Andrew Strauss Kevin Pietersen Graeme Swann Andrew Flintoff Matt Prior

Evaluate the performance  When you have done your analysis, you must evaluate from what you may have seen (qualitative) and using any data you may have (quantitative)  Remember to return to your original focus, was it skill, tactics or fitness you were examining  Having a good knowledge of the ‘perfect model’ greatly aids evaluation  From your evaluation you can begin to consider And plan as to how you can help improve performance

Planning to improve: Skill : use analysis evidence and evaluation against ‘perfect model’ to plan practices that will lead to skill improvement e.g. 5 v 3 passing drills to aid control and retain possession Tactics/Strategies: look at your players (and possibly opposition) and consider introducing new tactics to enhance performance. Maybe use video and board session to introduce changes Fitness: you must consider when to attempt to improve fitness levels e.g. next pre season You may use a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP) to achieve this!

Feedback What to feedback: In training or during technical events such as gymnastics the feedback is likely be skill based At half-time or during time outs it will likely include tactical advice to beat and counter the opposition Feedback at the end can include both skill and tactics as well as comments on fitness When to feedback: During training it can be continuous Before, during and after a match How to feedback: Demonstration is the most effective form of feedback for skill improvement Other ways to feedback include verbally, visually (video) and through demonstration. It should be positive where possible and also include a technical element Task: notes on pages

Task:  You are going to use the information you have learned to carry out your own analysis of a performance  You need to have a clear focus for your analysis and how you are going to observe it  It can include qualitative information but must be backed up by some quantitative or notational data in the analysis stage  Then you need to evaluate your information and come up with some plans to improve performance ( remember if it is skill based to utilise knowledge of the ‘perfect model’)  Finally, consider how you will feedback to your players.