Goalkeeping Performance Analysis Andy Elleray Slide 2 About Andy
24 years old, from London Enjoy filming! Statistics! The mind!
Writing! Slide 3 Football Analysis: Cheltenham Town, Liverpool,
Chelsea Coach: Cheltenham Town, Hereford United, Worcester City,
Worcestershire FA Playing: Amateur/Semi Pro, 8 different Sports at
University, Great Britain & England Blind Football (sighted
goalkeeper) Academic Msc Sports Coaching, Bsc (hons) Sports
Science, Diploma in Sports Management UEFA B + UEFA B Goalkeeping -
currently completing ISPAS (International Society of Performance
Analysis in Sport) Accredited Level 6 analyst About Andy Slide 4
Main claim to fame.!!! Slide 5 Video Analysis History, Systems
& Implementation Biomechanics Movements & Techniques
Performance Analysis Created Systems Research Games Based Training
The Future All of the stats are fictitious only to show how the
system works Can only show certain clips mainly to show processes
not specific information Contents Slide 6 Video Analysis Slide 7
Quick Background A key component of the coaching process Reduces
the gap between subjective (views and opinions) and objective
(evidence and observations) reasoning Used to monitor, develop,
measure and enhance Key Performance Indicators KPIs Positive
re-enforcement especially for young GKs Due to my experiences in
goalkeeping can tailor everything to meet needs and work closely
with coaches PROVIDES EVIDENCE Video Analysis Slide 8 Easily
accessible??? Basic video cameras come with editing software Free
software available online Not as expensive as you might think
Benefits and supplement to coaching Priceless! Video Analysis Slide
9 Software SportsCode very advanced and powerful analysis tool
Kinovea My own software used at other clubs and in my own coaching
Storage of sessions Library of saves, technical points and feedback
examples Video Analysis Slide 10 Looked around for analysis systems
for GKs.didnt find anything useable Very generic and not GK
specific Using general football ideas and research through Msc and
coaching was able to explore new ideas My Msc dissertation found a
large gap in GK video and performance analysis at youth development
level Through starting video support in my own sessions has enabled
me to be in the position I am today Video Analysis For GKs Overview
Slide 11 Video Analysis For GKs GK Performance Analyst
AnalystCoachPlayer Slide 12 Match Viewing Traditional TV view gives
limited feedback opportunities i.e. usually when the GK is directly
involved in play Previous research dictated that GKs arent involved
in play 85% of the match (based upon 1 season dont need statistics
to realise this) Wanted to investigate off the ball involvement
Have tried filming from behind the goal for GKs view Came up with a
GK player cam and match view playing together....... Video Analysis
For GKs Slide 13 Match viewing Opens up previously neglected areas:
Positioning without the ball Support play Communication Starting
positions Coding specific to GKs when matches are reviewed the
individual clips are broken down into the above areas along with
shots, crosses, set plays, counter attacks and distribution. Video
Analysis For GKs Slide 14 Built into their weekly plans specific
sessions Mon Matches/Thurs Weekly Training (Also when necessary)
Constant liaising with coaches Done in the following ways: Coach
GKCoach GK Analyst Analyst GK (after consultation with coach) 1 GK
or a group depending on the analysis session Used to assist report
writing and performance monitoring e.g. jump testing Video GK
Development Plans Slide 15 GK would look back at their coded match
areas with the coach on a 1 to 1 basis My role as analyst is to
prepare selected clips and whatever information the coach wants
(more on this later) Coach would feedback their points from the
game. A very interactive process that gets the GK thinking about
their whole performance When coaching I do this myself so assuming
both roles Video GK Development Plans: Matches Slide 16 Broken down
into small clips or 1 main coaching point Most feedback takes place
after the session In some instances the coach will stop the session
and use immediate feedback looking at the clips there and then
Comparisons of techniques split screens Zoom in to really dissect
technique Widescreen to look at set position and positioning in the
goal Experimented with various angles depending on the coaches
direction or session topic e.g. dive angle Video GK Development
Plans: Training Slide 17 2 cameras for the same action (gives a
good reflection how the GK is moving) Young GKs love seeing videos!
Use this engagement to productive a productive environment Short
sweet to the pointdont overload with hours of clips focus on the
points you want to make Structure is the key! Video GK Development
Plans: Training Slide 18 Examples Slide 19 Slide 20 How To Use? The
GKs work mostly on their own performance, but also the below model
can be applied: Self own performances Peers others in their
club/age group to start discussion and questions Ideal Pro GKs
Match of the Day Saves of the week, YouTube videos Question sheets
and grading used Slide 21 How To Use? Ideal Model However Previous
academic research states that this approach can be dangerous
because it assumes this skills are applicable to all levels of
performance A need to keep reviewing the most appropriate skills
and techniques Based upon areas such as ball changes, player
evolvement, roles in the team and trial and error of practice Are
there ideal saves or movements for Gks? KEEP CHALLENGING OURSELVES!
BE ONE STEP AHEAD OF THE OPPOSITION Slide 22 How To Use?
Interactive session plans example real life video drills next to
traditional session plans iPad being worked on Feedback
presentations using video clips of the ideal drill execution or
exercise to compare their session to Selected video clips on a
PowerPoint video annotated notes and coaching points on Slide 23
Coach Assistance Head downstrike the ball??? When serving and
involved in the sessionsometimes hard to see the GKs initial
movements and saves So much going on in a session Video allows for
recall of all incidents! Assists the coach to look at sessions and
matches retrospectively Slide 24 Summary An extremely powerful tool
if structured and delivered appropriately Tried and tested a
variety of different feedback and interaction methods Easy to use
if the basic resources are available, You dont need high-tech
software to produce video analysis Ever growing and evolving area
of goalkeeping development and performance Slide 25 Biomechanics
Slide 26 Overview Study of human movement Looked at: Set positions
grounded feet upon shot impact COM velocity, quickest route Dive
angles Power step and force movement Jumping techniques General
motor skills in relation to goalkeeping Other sports Cant show the
best examples unfortunately! Biomechanics Slide 27 Basic Handling:
Where the GK catches the ball Relating to their body Watch the
ball! Wouldnt believe throughout all the sessions + matches how
many GKs dont watch the ball Biomechanics Slide 28 Diving Power and
Angle: Unfortunately cant show my detailed work here Biomechanics
Diving Position Head - Behind the ball. Hands - Will lead, take the
ball early as possible and keep the elbows in front of the line of
body. Feet Step off the nearest foot to the ball, off the front
studs at a 45 degree angle. Slide 29 Diving Power and Angle:
Working on moving head and hands towards the ball Stronger body
shape Stepping into the dive and not collapsing Quicker movements
broken down into 3 areas of analysis Previous research in addition
to my own analysis and observations over the past few years
Biomechanics Slide 30 Diving Power and Angle: Initiation Take off
Ball contact Biomechanics Slide 31 Slide 32 Crossing: Biomechanics
Working on the standard crossing coaching points Point the toe up
to engage the leg muscles for more power and stability Working a
lot of timing and the decision making behind crossing a lot of
video work (initial movements) Slide 33 Watched hundreds of
training sessions, matches, gym sessions!!! Goalkeeping is a 360
degree reaction position, not just reaction saves but responding to
crosses, through balls, shots, defensive situations, starting
attacks etc Very rarely are 2 actions ever the same obviously
similarities but due to the nature of the game movements are always
varied need to practice unorthodox actions examples? Biomechanics
Slide 34 Use/advocate quick powerful movements: Plyometrics Futsal,
Basketball, Handball, Tennis, Badminton, Hockey, Volleyball and
Gaelic Football movements similarities from all sports Youth Level
Powerful Quick Dynamic Reaction Agility Train in isolation/build
into technical practices Based upon research and observations + Use
in my own coaching Biomechanics Slide 35 Varied unpredictable
practice (more on this later) Biomechanics Slide 36 Why not???
Biomechanics Slide 37 Gets the body moving in irregular/non linear
ways which is what a GK performs in a match Do we coach the drill
or the actual session topic? Should we coach a variety of
techniques and movements so the GK is equipped with the tools to be
successful in any situation? Have GKs using their whole bodies to
save if necessary More on my research later on. Biomechanics Slide
38 Summary Take elements of other sports actions training movements
into GK training Add to the specific match training Studies have
looked to find areas to improve i.e. dive techniques, jumping Ways
to which to work on these A lot more work to be done more on this
at the end Slide 39 Performance Analysis Slide 40 Overview
Performance Analysis is the holistic part of the roles Ive assumed
Combining video, biomechanics, statistics, coach dialogue,
development plans, feedback, performance monitoring, psychology the
whole process Statistics good but can be misleading at timesused to
try and add a different dimension A vital part of the coaching
process Performance Analysis Slide 41 Statistical Saving SnapShot A
more accurate way of measuring saves ratios Johnny your save % this
season was 65%...what does that even mean!!! What kinds of saves?
What type of shots? Where from? Without over-kill here, have
designed this system See hand-out for more details Performance
Analysis Slide 42 Statistical Inspired by Moneyball! Wanted to
investigate statistics in GKs further To see if I could find
relevant and useable data for coaches Examples of a few systems
ever evolving but used for past 2/3 seasons at youth and pro level
Performance Analysis Slide 43 Saving SnapShot Performance Analysis
Slide 44 Saving SnapShot Performance Analysis Slide 45 Saving
SnapShot Performance Analysis Slide 46 Saving SnapShot Performance
Analysis Slide 47 Saving SnapShot Looking for trends Records saves
and goals ratios Easy to record Always looking to evolve and make
more accurate Plans to add saves with the feet along with a few
more ideas Some coaches prefer visuals, some statistics Always
important, if possible, to have video footage to backup the
statistics Performance Analysis Slide 48 Distribution Created 4
years ago found a couple of similar methods but didnt produce the
statistics I wanted Measures: Frequency Success Retention
Performance Analysis Slide 49 Distribution Pitch Maps Trends
Individual Distribution Actions Time on the ball long/short
distribution Overall statistics see hand-out (wouldnt give all this
information to a coach Performance Analysis Slide 50 Distribution
Slide 51 GK Conference FC v Barcelona Andy Elleray - 16/06/2012 Key
Won Poss Retained Won Poss Lost Lost Poss Retained Lost Poss Lost
Throw 1 st Half 2 nd half Slide 52 Distribution Performance
Analysis Match + GK GK Actions WonLost%RetainedNot% Barcelona (AE)
128467%11192% Real Madrid (AE) 3023777%201067% Ajax
(AE)2726196%22582% Total69571282%531677% Can be done for each GK,
Home/Away or different competitions Slide 53 Goals Analysis Simple
way of recording where goals go in Looking for trends Not just for
the GK Usually done with older GKs but always good to monitor
Examples. Performance Analysis Slide 54 Goals Analysis Performance
Analysis Slide 55 Goals Analysis Performance Analysis Save in the
red zone Tailored to different ages/abilities Relate to goal
setting Save the balls in and around Slide 56 Goals Analysis
Performance Analysis Slide 57 Goals Analysis Performance Analysis
Slide 58 Psychology Worked with various GKs at different levels
Specific GK work Have used different questionnaire + interview
based techniques Looked at building confidence, dealing with
anxiety, coping with mistakes and improving concentration
Performance profiles, imagery, visualisation, positive mind set Not
the main emphasis of the presentation speak to me at anytime for
further details Performance Analysis Slide 59 Psychology
Performance Profiles main area linked to video analysis wont give
away all my secrets! Gets the GKs to review their own
performances/attributes and combine with coach views Linked to
identifying the crucial attributes of top GKs Selecting the best
attributes from each top GK to create the ultimate GK! All linked
to the video analysis work done Performance Analysis Slide 60
Summary Crucial in the coaching process Find a way to measure, test
or monitor an area of performance if nothing exists for what you
wantcreate it! Can be tailored to the ability, age and experience
of the GKs youre working with Can be replicated at grassroots level
quite easily New systems being created all the time Slide 61
Additional Areas Slide 62 Research Slide 63 Am presenting 2 podium
presentations at the ISPAS (International Society of Performance
Analysis in Sport) World Congress in July 1 based around logging
match actions over 2 whole seasons and comparing to the actual
training sessions do we train what occurs in matches? 2 an overview
of my Performance Analysis support systems over 4 different clubs
from a scientific approach Research Slide 64 1 based around logging
match actions over 2 whole seasons and comparing to the actual
training sessions do we train what occurs in matches? Findings this
was not the case Agreed with a 2012 FIFA study Suggestions on
different ways to train GK as a playmaker! Results ISPAS 2012.
Research 1 Slide 65 2 an overview of my Performance Analysis
support systems over 4 different clubs from a scientific approach
Goes into detail about my work and research Similar to what Ive
done today Research Slide 66 Games Based Training Slide 67
Developed over 6 years to offer a different approach to technical
training 80+ games Designed for coaches with 4+ GKs Focuses on
different topics (shot stopping, 1 v 1s etc) within small specially
designed games Works on all motor skills in a fun learning
environment Used with grassroots and elite GKs with a great deal of
success and positive feedback Games Based Training Slide 68 Combine
a variety of different sports, balls and environments Works closely
with the biomechanics chapter to develop core motor skills and
general athleticism Focuses on the TGfU coaching theory Places the
learning emphasis on the goalkeeper Ask questions into their
performance Lets them find appropriate techniques for different
situations Games Based Training Slide 69 Triangle Goal Game Games
Based Training Slide 70 Multi-Goal Games Based Training Slide 71
The Future Slide 72 Studying into how we make decisions and how our
body reactions to different scenarios Detailed study into GK
biomechanics and motor control Main question. Do our bodies respond
differently to prescribed or varied practice? Looking into muscle
activation and the importance of the power step and not collapse
dives (biomechanics part of presentation) The Future Slide 73 Why
do we tell the GK where the ball is going during technical
training? From a novice (cognitive learning phase) Prescribed good
for familiarity and building confidence Later on in development
need to work more varied more decisions The Future Slide 74
Building upon 2 previous studies although the findings/experiments
can be improved Coach friendly results Have an initial willing
participant! Looking to build an intervention study The Future
Slide 75 Brief insight into some of the areas Ive looked into
Everything based on my experiences Trial and error of numerous
systems Always looking to improve More systems, methods and
experiments on-going Scientific Approaches to Goalkeeping in
Football being developed Improving GK performance and sharing
ideas!!! Conclusion Slide 76 We cannot solve our problems with the
same thinking we used when we created them. Albert Einstein
Conclusion Slide 77 Questions
