Characteristics of the efficiency of actions of top-level goalkeepers in soccer

Introduction: The aim of this study was to present the characteristics of the action efficiency in elite goalkeepers. Material and Methods: 54 observations of 25 goalkeepers participating in 27 matches of the World and European Championships, Africa Cup of Nations and Copa America held in years 20...

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Main Authors: Andrzej SZWARC, Michal CHAMERA, Henryk DUDA, Daniel MEMMERT, Lukasz RADZIMINSKI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu w Gdansku 2023-03-01
Series:Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
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Online Access:https://www.balticsportscience.com/journal/vol15/iss1/4/
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author Andrzej SZWARC
Michal CHAMERA
Henryk DUDA
Daniel MEMMERT
Lukasz RADZIMINSKI
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Michal CHAMERA
Henryk DUDA
Daniel MEMMERT
Lukasz RADZIMINSKI
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description Introduction: The aim of this study was to present the characteristics of the action efficiency in elite goalkeepers. Material and Methods: 54 observations of 25 goalkeepers participating in 27 matches of the World and European Championships, Africa Cup of Nations and Copa America held in years 2014–2019 were included. The study applied a method of observation. Game data were registered on a self-developed observation sheet. Goalkeepers’ activity, effectiveness, and reliability with a view to implementing the objectives of the game were analyzed in offense and in defense. Results: The current study results demonstrated that offensive actions constitute 62% and defensive 38% of all actions taken in matches. Actions aimed at positioning the game and preventing a loss of a goal (60% and 22% respectively) dominated. In offensive game, goalkeepers showed the highest reliability in positioning the game by passing the ball with the foot, while in defense in preventing the loss of a goal by catching the ball. Conclusion: The created models mapping the top-skilled goalkeepers’ actions allow improving the process of coaching by referring their game to objective patterns.
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spelling doaj.art-996eb48d42dc4da9893707603a31a2582023-03-27T17:58:12ZengAkademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu w GdanskuBaltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity2080-99992023-03-01151Article4Article410.29359/BJHPA.15.1.04Characteristics of the efficiency of actions of top-level goalkeepers in soccerAndrzej SZWARC0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1959-3902Michal CHAMERA1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7707-269XHenryk DUDA2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0131-5456Daniel MEMMERT3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3406-9175Lukasz RADZIMINSKI4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9802-3731Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, PolandGdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, PolandUniversity of Physical Education in Cracow, PolandGerman Sport University Cologne, GermanyGdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, PolandIntroduction: The aim of this study was to present the characteristics of the action efficiency in elite goalkeepers. Material and Methods: 54 observations of 25 goalkeepers participating in 27 matches of the World and European Championships, Africa Cup of Nations and Copa America held in years 2014–2019 were included. The study applied a method of observation. Game data were registered on a self-developed observation sheet. Goalkeepers’ activity, effectiveness, and reliability with a view to implementing the objectives of the game were analyzed in offense and in defense. Results: The current study results demonstrated that offensive actions constitute 62% and defensive 38% of all actions taken in matches. Actions aimed at positioning the game and preventing a loss of a goal (60% and 22% respectively) dominated. In offensive game, goalkeepers showed the highest reliability in positioning the game by passing the ball with the foot, while in defense in preventing the loss of a goal by catching the ball. Conclusion: The created models mapping the top-skilled goalkeepers’ actions allow improving the process of coaching by referring their game to objective patterns.https://www.balticsportscience.com/journal/vol15/iss1/4/: footballgoalkeepersperformanceobservation sheet
spellingShingle Andrzej SZWARC
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Henryk DUDA
Daniel MEMMERT
Lukasz RADZIMINSKI
Characteristics of the efficiency of actions of top-level goalkeepers in soccer
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
: football
goalkeepers
performance
observation sheet
title Characteristics of the efficiency of actions of top-level goalkeepers in soccer
title_full Characteristics of the efficiency of actions of top-level goalkeepers in soccer
title_fullStr Characteristics of the efficiency of actions of top-level goalkeepers in soccer
title_full_unstemmed Characteristics of the efficiency of actions of top-level goalkeepers in soccer
title_short Characteristics of the efficiency of actions of top-level goalkeepers in soccer
title_sort characteristics of the efficiency of actions of top level goalkeepers in soccer
topic : football
goalkeepers
performance
observation sheet
url https://www.balticsportscience.com/journal/vol15/iss1/4/
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