ABSTRACT
Over recent years, coaches have increasingly come to accept the use of match analysis. This acceptance is a result of the gradual acknowledgement that performance analysis has an important role to play in the modern game. Many different systems have been developed for this purpose, both manual and computerised. Coaches may face a dilemma when choosing between match analysis systems, especially when they must justify the outlay. Similarly, both audio-visual and computer equipment play an important part in the analysis process and need to be closely evaluated before purchase. As well as choice of the right equipment, there are various points to respect in relation to preparing for and analysing match performance. This chapter focuses on providing advice on each of these different points.
