Skill frequency analysis

Question 1

Skill frequency tables

Answer 1

Skill frequency tables can be easily completed using direct observation but can also be collated using different technologies, such as video analysis and wearable technologies.

Question 2

What do they indicate?

Answer 2

Skill frequency tables indicate the main fitness components and muscles/muscle groups of a sport or activity. For example
A Skill frequency table that shows a high percentage of leaps or jumps would suggest the fitness component of muscular power in the legs

Question 3

Muscle use analysis

Answer 3

Muscle use analysis is often neglected. It must be done in isolation from data gathering because it relies on subjective observation. In muscle use analysis, the player is observed and notes are made

Question 4

Content of notes in Muscle use analysis

Answer 4

*The major muscles or muscle groups being used
*Which main muscle groups are used early in the match and whether they are different from others used later in the match
*Whether the muscle contraction is powerful and fast, or slow and repeated
*whether the strength or endurance of the muscle is most important