possession sequences Tag

26 Jun Has football become faster? Not when we analyse possession sequences

Posted at 17:42h in Research

Menor_velocidad_posesion_10_ultimas_temporadasDescarga Football is often described as faster, more intense and more demanding than ever. But there is a problem: football is not naturally organised in minutes, five-minute periods or arbitrary time windows. Football is organised in possession sequences. A possession sequence starts when a team gains possession and ends...

30 Ene How to Analyze the Variation of the Opponent’s Defensive Block Based on Match Context

Posted at 12:14h in Research

In football tactical analysis, teams are often classified as defending in a high, mid, or low block. However, this static classification does not reflect the dynamic nature of the game, where a team's defensive block varies depending on multiple factors: the scoreline, opponent intensity, game...

30 Jul Understanding Possession Patterns in LaLiga: Insights from a 15-Season Analysis

Posted at 11:42h in Research

This study analyzes possession sequences in LaLiga over 15 seasons, focusing on trends in different sequence types based on the number of passes. We compare the performance of the Top 5 and Bottom 5 teams in each season, highlighting significant patterns that correlate with team...