Adaptability of performance to different contextual constraints as a predictor of development and success in competitive football: A systematic review

HE, Qixiang, ARAÚJO, Duarte, DAVIDS, Keith, KEE, Ying Hwa and KOMAR, John (2023). Adaptability of performance to different contextual constraints as a predictor of development and success in competitive football: A systematic review. Movement & Sport Sciences - Science & Motricité (121), 37-58.

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Abstract

This systematic review organizes the literature regarding the influence of contextual constraints on football match action profiles, in order to inform better practice when utilized a data-informed approach towards identifying and predicting high performing football players. Furthermore, the validity of examining “on-ball” match actions in competitive matches as an indicator of performance was also investigated. Based on the studies reviewed, task and environmental constraints were highlighted to be significantly influential on match actions performed, which suggests that recruitment strategies may be more successful if there were a greater emphasis on identifying players that best fit the constraints unique to the team, rather than recruiting the “best” player in the position. Additionally, the ability to adapt and successfully produce goal-directed behaviour in a variety of contexts may therefore be indicative of future high performance. Results from existing studies suggest that match actions performed in competitive matches can significantly distinguish between higher and lower performing teams or individuals. However, given the largely retrospective study designs of existing studies, a shift towards prospective study designs utilizing machine learning or statistical modelling is proposed to increase the practical applicability of theoretical findings.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	0903 Biomedical Engineering; 1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences; 4207 Sports science and exercise
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1051/sm/2023011
Page Range:	37-58
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Elements
Depositing User:	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited:	27 Oct 2023 16:08
Last Modified:	06 Nov 2023 15:38
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/32601

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