Set pieces are pivotal moments in football matches—and the ability to analyze them with unprecedented precision and depth is a huge asset. Better insights into these game moments will provide pivotal decision-making on team strategy, player positioning and the overall result of a match. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our enhancements to the set pieces analysis feature in Insight.
Insight—our advanced data analysis solution for Hudl Sportscode that provides workflow efficiencies and customized context—is already integral to many teams’ performance processes, enhancing scouting and recruitment, as well as pre and postgame workflows. Now it can add even more firepower to your analysis of set pieces, including free kicks, corners and throw-ins.
Here’s what your analysis will gain:
- Ability to analyze set piece outcomes up to the third touch, providing a more comprehensive view.
- Granular zone analysis focused on critical areas of the pitch, particularly around the penalty area.
- A statistical gathering on preferred set piece schemas and recurring patterns for in-depth opposition analysis.
Note: This feature works with, and without, the usage of positional data, but some parameters or attributes won’t be available when using events data only.
In addition to this new functionality, there’s now a dashboard for attacking corners (alongside the pre-existing overview dashboard). It includes a number of widgets that will streamline your analysis:
- Data tables: These cover a wide variety of aspects, including: project, team, corner taker, number of attacking players in penalty box, defending players in penalty box, and a variety of other locations such as edge of box. These data tables also include first contact, second contact and delivery distance.
- Field locations: These specifically represent corners from the left and corners from the right, and how they’re delivered.
- Charts: A visual representation of different outcomes, including: corner taker, how it’s delivered, first contact, second contact, average number of attacking players and outcome of sequence.
With these enhancements for set piece analysis in Insight, you, your analysts and your coaches will be empowered to unlock deeper insights into game-changing moments, refine your strategies and gain an edge on the competition.
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