1. INSTITUTION LOGO
PASSING PATTERNS AND GOAL SCORING
OPPORTUNITIES IN FUTSAL
INSTITUTION LOGO
Aidan BROWN
University of Canberra National Institute of Sport Studies
email: u3037157@uni.canberra.edu.au
INTRODUCTION RESULTS CONCLUSION
Futsal is the only FIFA recognised, indoor version of association Chi-squared analysis revealed that there was a significant association between pass A major finding of this study was that regular passes to feet
football. (1) Tactics and technique play a vital role in Futsal. type and pass outcome. (X2 (15) = 614.452, p < .001) (Figure 2). were most likely to result in retention of position. Through
(1,2) Playing the right pass in order to retain possession and balls, crosses and chips were more likely to result in attempts
create goal scoring opportunities is paramount. (1) • 86.3% (SR= 5) of regular passes to feet resulted in retained possession. on goal but also a loss of possession. This finding may be
• 39.2% (SR= 8.4) of through balls resulted in a loss of possession, however 26.2% (SR= 7.2) explained by further findings that passes to feet are more
Tactical and technical notational analysis of association football of through balls resulted in an attempt on goal. likely to occur in defensive areas (generally under less
is used to examine playing styles and determine success • 49.7% (SR= 7.3) of crosses resulted in a loss of possession, however 32.1% (SR= 6.1) of opposition pressure) and through balls, crosses and chips are
indicators. (3) Previous analysis of futsal has focused mostly on crosses resulted in an attempt on goal. more likely to be made into attacking areas (generally more
physiological demands and relied on time-motion analysis. (1) • 53% (SR= 12.1) of all chip passes resulted in a loss of possession, however 19.7% (SR= 4.4) congested and under greater opposition pressure).
One important thing these studies have shown us is that futsal of chip passes resulted in an attempt on goal.
has diverged tactically and technically from association football Furthermore, teams were more likely to pass within/into
due to differing physical demands, and therefore requires There was also a significant association between situation of play and pass outcome. (X2 (6) = defensive areas, and within/into attacking areas when there
greater specialisation in analysis. (1,2) 143.767, p < .001) was more or less opposition players goal-side of the intended
•37.4% (SR = 11) of passes from attacking play restarts result in a shot. However, recipient, respectively. This finding supports coaching
The primary aim of this study is to identify passing patterns and Figure 2. Distribution of grouped pass • Only 52.2% (SR = -2.8) of all attacking play restarts resulted in a retained possession
outcomes within pass types literature which suggests teams should maintain possession
goal scoring opportunities in futsal. Objectives include: and look to ‘split the defense’ with passes into attacking zones
• Examine passing patterns and evaluate their effectiveness in order to create scoring opportunities. (1) In defense, players
in retaining possession or creating scoring opportunities. •Further analysis identified that there was a significant association between pass type should keep goal side of their opponent.
• Explore relationship between pass area, pass type and pass and field area passing to. (X2 (5) = 187.099, p < .001) (Figure 3).
outcome. Winning teams were shown to create more goal scoring
•Determine passing characteristics of winning and losing • 52.7% (SR= 3.7) of all regular passes to feet were to the defensive half of the field. opportunities, and lose possession less. This may reflect
teams • 86.9% (SR= 5.1) of all through balls were to the attacking half of the field. greater technical proficiency to play the right pass at the right
• 98.1% (SR= 4.4) of all crosses were to the attacking half of the field. times.
• 88% (SR= 5) of all chip passes were to the attacking half of the field.
METHODS Figure 3. Association between field half passing
Coaches should encourage players to pass to feet in times
where possession retention is the objective. Coaches should
to and pass type also encourage through balls, crosses and chips to create goal
Notational analysis was conducted on the grand final and 3rd
place playoff (n = 1726) of the 2012 Asian Football scoring opportunities but be aware and prepare for the risk of
Chi-squared analysis also revealed that there was a significant association between
Confederation (AFC) Futsal Championship. losing possession when doing so. Additionally, coaches should
field area passing from/to and amount of opposition defenders goal-side of the
ensure the technical and tactical ability of their players in
intended receiver. (X2 (4) = 388.865, p <.001) (Figure 4).
The primary variables consisted: order to create goal scoring opportunities more effectively.
• 70.4% (SR= 6.2) of passes within the defensive half occur when all of the
1. Team status (Won game, drew game, lost game) opposition players are goal-side of the intended receiver.
2. Play situation (Open play, play restart in attacking half, play • 36.7% (SR= 11.7) of passes from the defensive to attacking half occur when
restart in defensive half) there are only two opposition players goal-side of the intended receiver.
3. Pass type (Regular to feet, through ball, cross, chip, GK • 97.5% (SR= 6.5) of passes from the attacking to defensive half occur when all of
throw) the opposition players are goal-side of the intended receiver.
4. Amount of defenders goal side of the intended pass receiver
5. Field area passing from and to (figure 1) Figure 4. Association between field area passing Team Rank and Outcomes
6. Outcome of the pass from/to and opposition defenders
(Goal, shot on target,
shot off target, possession Chi-squared analysis also revealed that there was a significant association between
retained, possession lost) pass outcome and team rank. (X2 (3) = 19.349, p <.001) (Figure 5).
• 66.4% (SR= 2.7) of total shots were from winning teams.
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Figure 1. Field area classification
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