Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014

Indirect free kicks are relatively common in soccer and have the potential to change the outcome of a match. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of these kicks, to identify variables associated with success, and propose a model for optimal execution. We analyzed and coded 506 in...

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Autores: Maneiro, Rubén, Losada López, José Luis, Casal Sanjurjo, Claudio Alberto, Ardá Suárez, Antonio
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Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Barcelona
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Palabra clave:Anàlisi multivariable
Futbol
Multivariate analysis
Soccer
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spelling Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014Maneiro, RubénLosada López, José LuisCasal Sanjurjo, Claudio AlbertoArdá Suárez, AntonioAnàlisi multivariableFutbolMultivariate analysisSoccerIndirect free kicks are relatively common in soccer and have the potential to change the outcome of a match. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of these kicks, to identify variables associated with success, and propose a model for optimal execution. We analyzed and coded 506 indirect free kicks taken in 64 matches during the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil and conducted univariate, bivariate (chi-square), and multivariate (binary logistic regression) analyses. Our results show very low success rates in terms of shots, shots between the posts, and goals. Nevertheless, 89% of goals scored from indirect free kicks led to the teams gaining valuable points. Determinants of success included a dynamic attack based on the creation and occupation of spaces and the intervention of up to four attackers. Our findings offer an interesting starting point for trainers to build on tactical strategies designed to improve free-kick performance.Universidad de Murcia2017info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2445/122060Articles publicats en revistes (Psicologia Social i Psicologia Quantitativa)reponame:Dipòsit Digital de la UBinstname:Universidad de BarcelonaInglésReproducció del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.33.3.271031Anales de Psicología, 2017, vol. 33, num. 3, p. 461-470https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.33.3.271031cc-by-nc-nd (c) Universidad de Murcia, 2017http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/esinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/1220602026-05-27T06:46:51Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014
title Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014
spellingShingle Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014
Maneiro, Rubén
Anàlisi multivariable
Futbol
Multivariate analysis
Soccer
title_short Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014
title_full Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014
title_fullStr Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014
title_full_unstemmed Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014
title_sort Multivariate analysis of indirect free kick in the FIFA World Cup 2014
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Maneiro, Rubén
Losada López, José Luis
Casal Sanjurjo, Claudio Alberto
Ardá Suárez, Antonio
author Maneiro, Rubén
author_facet Maneiro, Rubén
Losada López, José Luis
Casal Sanjurjo, Claudio Alberto
Ardá Suárez, Antonio
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Casal Sanjurjo, Claudio Alberto
Ardá Suárez, Antonio
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Anàlisi multivariable
Futbol
Multivariate analysis
Soccer
topic Anàlisi multivariable
Futbol
Multivariate analysis
Soccer
description Indirect free kicks are relatively common in soccer and have the potential to change the outcome of a match. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of these kicks, to identify variables associated with success, and propose a model for optimal execution. We analyzed and coded 506 indirect free kicks taken in 64 matches during the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil and conducted univariate, bivariate (chi-square), and multivariate (binary logistic regression) analyses. Our results show very low success rates in terms of shots, shots between the posts, and goals. Nevertheless, 89% of goals scored from indirect free kicks led to the teams gaining valuable points. Determinants of success included a dynamic attack based on the creation and occupation of spaces and the intervention of up to four attackers. Our findings offer an interesting starting point for trainers to build on tactical strategies designed to improve free-kick performance.
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