Observational Analysis of Corner Kicks in High-Level Football: A Mixed Methods Study

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Observational Analysis of Corner Kicks in High-Level Football: A Mixed Methods StudyDate
2021-07-06Citation
Maneiro, R.; Losada, J.L.; Portell, M.; Ardá, A. Observational Analysis of Corner Kicks in High-Level Football: A Mixed Methods Study. Sustainability 2021, 13, 7562. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13147562
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[Abstract] Corner kicks are one of the most important set pieces in high-level football. The present study aimed to analyze the evolution of the tactical approach to corner kicks in high-performance football. For this, a total of 1704 corner kicks executed in the 192 matches corresponding to the 2010, 2014 and 2018 FIFAWorld Cups were analyzed. To achieve the proposed objectives, the observational methodology was used. The results show an evolution in the mode of execution of these actions, but instead the success rate remains low. The log-linear test allowed to find significant relationships between some of the most important categorical variables in these actions: match status, number of intervening attackers and time. The decision tree models show that the number of players involved in these actions is the criterion that presents the greatest information gain. These results corroborate previous multivariate studies, although more research is still needed. Finally, the results of the present study can be used by coaches
Keywords
Sport
Performance analysis
Observational methodology
Soccer
Set pieces
Análise de rendemento
Metodoloxía observacional
Pezas de conxunto
Performance analysis
Observational methodology
Soccer
Set pieces
Análise de rendemento
Metodoloxía observacional
Pezas de conxunto
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Atribución 4.0 Internacional
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2071-1050