Conference paper
Match outcome of super netball league matches based on performance indicators
Proceedings of the 15th ANZIAM Mathsport , pp.61-69
Australasian Conference on Mathematics and Computers in Sport: Mathsport , 15th (Online, 09-Nov-2020 - 11-Nov-2020)
Australian and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics
2020
Abstract
The power and utility of performance indicators in sport is well documented. Hughes (2002) suggested to enable a full and objective interpretation of the data gathered from a sports performance, comparisons between the data are vital. Previous work in a range sports has examined the use of modelling sports performance data to ascertain the influence of such variables with varying success. In the world of netball, insights and analysis are slowly emerging from the movement and work load field, technical game aspects, and analytics. However, to our knowledge there has been no research into the key performance indicators that are related to match success. In this study, we analyse 170 netball games from the 2017-2019 Australian Super Netball competition and explore the performance variables and their meaning, and attempt to forge outcomes tied to these performance measures. We utilise relative, standard and derived metrics and run this against multiple modelling methodologies to identify useful and explanatory predictors. For example, what are the basic and minimum factors required to explain game outcome, and what sequence of predictors drive team match success. This process resulted in classifying game outcome (win/loss) with an accuracy of 92.6%. This analysis was conducted retrospectively; however its application as a possible in-game performance monitoring system using data collected by team analysts or outlets such as Champion Data is possible. The power of this research is the data has been collated over the entire three year duration of Super Netball competition, so as to compare elementary aspects of netball performed at the highest level of the sport. The findings of this research will have practical applications for both in-game coaching and tactical analysis, and building training programs linked to critical performance measures.
Details
- Title
- Match outcome of super netball league matches based on performance indicators
- Authors
- Paul Smith (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringAnthony Bedford (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, High Performance Sport - Legacy
- Contributors
- Ray Stefani (Editor)Adrian Schembri (Editor)
- Publication details
- Proceedings of the 15th ANZIAM Mathsport , pp.61-69
- Conference details
- Australasian Conference on Mathematics and Computers in Sport: Mathsport , 15th (Online, 09-Nov-2020 - 11-Nov-2020)
- Publisher
- Australian and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering; High Performance Sport - Legacy; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99488708202621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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