ABSTRACT
Performance analysis (PA) is firmly positioned as an integral part of the coaching process (Hodges and Franks, 2002; Lyle, 2002; Stratton et al., 2004; Carling et al., 2005; Groom et al., 2011). The application of video and computer technology in sport and the implementation of video review sessions into weekly training programmes (Guadagnoli et al., 2002; Groom and Cushion, 2004) has led to the belief that PA “is now widely accepted among coaches, athletes and sport scientists as a valuable input into the feedback process” (Drust, 2010, p. 921). Moreover, the development of computer and video aided analysis systems (such as SportsCode, Warriewood, NSW, Australia; Focus X2, Elite Sports Analysis, Delgaty Bay, Fife, UK; ProZone, ProZone Sports Ltd, Leeds, UK and Sport Universal Process AMISCO Pro, Nice, France match analysis systems) has enhanced accessibility to resources in order to analyse sporting events objectively (Carling et al., 2005), and as a result, research frequently utilises these data. For example, video analysis software has been used with a multitude of purposes in both individual and team based sports (Jenkins et al., 2007; Di Salvo et al., 2009).
