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The Impact of Tactical Styles on Consequences of Soccer Games
- 1 Bayi International Department
- 2 Tongji University
- 3 Beijing Sport University
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Abstract
Measuring and evaluating tactical behavior stands as a crucial objective in the analysis of performance in professional soccer. At the highest level of competition, a specific tactical approach can be the determining factor between triumph and defeat. Such tactical behavior is primarily assessed through a couple of variables, including ball possession, interceptions, and passes completed. Within this study, the authors have delineated possession play by considering three variables: Possession, Acc. opposition half, and Great chances per game. Additionally, defensive counter-attacking play has been represented by five variables: Goals conceded per game, Tackles per game, Clearances per game, Great chances per game, and Duels won per game. To gauge the influence of different tactical approaches on match outcomes, the authors meticulously analyzed 64 matches from the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 380 matches of the 2021-2022 English Premier League season. Significantly, the authors discovered that the specific tactical approach employed by a team does not exhibit a direct correlation with the final match result. However, the number of Great chances per game can notably impact a team's winning percentage. Consequently, this research yields valuable suggestions for coaches and players to strategically plan their training sessions and match tactics with the ultimate goal of attaining victory.
Keywords
style of play, ball control, defensive counterattack, great chance per game
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Zhou,Z.;Feng,C.;He,P. (2024). The Impact of Tactical Styles on Consequences of Soccer Games. Communications in Humanities Research,28,271-276.
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