A framework for player movement analysis in team sports
Journal article
Parker, Stan, Duthie, Grant and Robertson, Sam. (2024). A framework for player movement analysis in team sports. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 6, p. Article 1375513. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2024.1375513
Authors | Parker, Stan, Duthie, Grant and Robertson, Sam |
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Abstract | Player movement is a fundamental component of evaluating performance in most team sports. Movement can be evaluated across multiple scales, referring to the function of anatomical structures through various planes of motion or an individual regulating their field position based on the movement of opposition players. Developments in commercially available tracking systems have afforded end users the ability to investigate the spatiotemporal features of movement in fine detail. These advancements, in conjunction with overlaid contextual information, have provided insights into the strategies adopted by players in relation to their movement. Understanding movement beyond its semantic value allows practitioners to make informed decisions surrounding performance evaluation and training design. This investigation proposes a framework to guide the analysis of player movement within team sports environments. The framework describes how operational standards for assessing movement can be designed in reference to theory and a set training philosophy. Such practice allows for the spatial and temporal complexities within team sports to be described and could potentially lead to better-applied outcomes through greater interdisciplinary collaboration and an improved holistic understanding of movement. To inform its development, this study evaluates the current research and identifies several open questions to guide future investigations. |
Keywords | spatiotemporal analysis; physical movement; complex systems; analytics; open questions; working framework |
Year | 2024 |
Journal | Frontiers in Sports and Active Living |
Journal citation | 6, p. Article 1375513 |
Publisher | Frontiers Media S.A. |
ISSN | 2624-9367 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2024.1375513 |
PubMed ID | 39165645 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85201407247 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC11334162 |
Open access | Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access |
Page range | 1-10 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 05 Aug 2024 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 25 Jun 2024 |
Deposited | 05 May 2025 |
Additional information | © 2024 Parker, Duthie and Robertson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. |
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