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The Analysis of Performance CycleThe Analysis of Performance Cycle

OBSERVE ANALYSE

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,

video during or after performance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL8qMcKwvvs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZaaS090mPY

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 averagePos Player Matches Innings NO Runs Average HS 50s 100s

1Jonathan Trott

1 2 0 160 80.00 119 0 1

2 Andrew Strauss

5 9 0 474 52.66 161 3 1

3Kevin Pietersen

2 4 0 153 38.25 69 1 0

4Graeme Swann

5 8 1 249 35.57 63 2 0

5Andrew Flintoff

4 7 1 200 33.33 74 1 0

6 Matt Prior 5 9 1 261 32.62 61 2 0

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 174-183

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.