THE TOOLS OF PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

As the role of performance analysis is elite sport has grown, clubs, private companies, and governing bodies have invested heavily in new and more sophisticated technologies. These technologies permit new forms of data gathering and analysis, as well as streamlining existing processes.

In this section, we’ll examine the five key tools used by performance analysts at top-flight clubs:

•Video footage

•Analysis software

•Telestration

•External data providers

•Data visualization software