A Systems Approach to Performance Analysis in Women’s Netball: Using Work Domain Analysis to Model Elite Netball Performance

McLean, Scott; Hulme, Adam; Mooney, Mitchell; Read, Gemma J. M.; Bedford, Anthony; Salmon, Paul M.

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00201

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“…For example, In rugby 7's successful teams have been shown to win more lineouts from an opposition's throw (Higham, Hopkins, Pyne, & Anson, 2014); in basketball, winning teams gain more defensive rebounds (Garcia et al, 2013); and in handball, winning teams have a lower number of red card offenses (Saavedra, Porgeirsson, Chang, Kristjánsdóttir, & García-Hermoso, 2018). However, within the performance analysis literature it is acknowledged that recording these descriptive measures in isolation does little to provide an JSES ISSN: 2703-240X appropriate level of explanation for the complex inter and intra team dynamics that occur on the sports field (Mclean et al, 2019).…”

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“…Various performance indicators in netball, such as successful and unsuccessful passes, goal scoring variables, turnovers, offensive and defensive rebounds, and penalties received have previously been reported (Croft et al, 2018;Mclean et al, 2019;O'Donoghue, Mayes, Edwards, & Garland, 2008;Pulling et al, 2016). For example, a sample of 59 British National Super League netball games from 2005-2008 were analysed to identify the key performance indicators that differentiate between top of the table and bottom of the table teams (O'Donoghue et al, 2008).…”

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“…As with research in other invasion sports, these performance indicators are often measured without context and without considering the team interdependencies that produce successful or unsuccessful behaviour (Mclean et al, 2019). A study conducted by Bruce, Farrow, Raynor, and May (2009), attempted to identify the contextual factors influencing pass decision making in netball, using concepts such as decisional complexity; measured through the number of passing options available for a passer.…”

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“…In recent research, Mclean et al (2019), identified the need for a more holistic, systematic approach for understanding team behaviour in netball that moves beyond the reductionist notational methods currently being adopted. Using 'subject matter experts', Mclean et al (2019) conducted a workshop to develop a model of netball to highlight the multiple interacting factors that influence match performance.…”

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Defining tactical competency during turnovers in Netball: Using the Delphi method to capture expert coach knowledge

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Traditional methods for understanding change of possession (turnovers) in team-based invasion sports have not accounted for how the dynamic, interactive actions of multiple players contribute to turnovers. One approach is to access the expertise of highly skilled coaches to determine the important tactical behaviours that create turnovers. In this study, we synthesised expert opinion from 12 experienced netball coaches with a consensus-based method (the Delphi method). The expert group undertook one-on-one interviews which were coded using thematic analysis to identify and code any tactical constructs. From this analysis, a preliminary list of tactical behaviour definitions were created and used for the subsequent rounds of data collection and analysis. Two rounds of questionnaire followed the initial interviews to validate the list of tactical behaviour definitions. As a result, the tactical principles guideline (TPG) was developed which included (nine attacking tactical behaviours and nine defensive tactical behaviours). The tactical behaviours can be grouped thematically into four overarching tactical principles, including; space and movement, timing, support and reading play. Each of the four tactical principles is derived from interactions between multiple players highlighting that, in high level netball, turnovers typically result from the team dynamics rather than from individual player behaviours (i.e., a poorly executed pass). Therefore, when using game statistics to assess performance it is important to acknowledge that errors and successes are the result of the interactions of multiple players on court, and not solely a reflection of individual players' tactical ability. The TPG has been incorporated into a Netball NZ player profiling tool as it is seen to be the first step in enhancing the effectiveness of coach and player communication, tactical behaviour assessment, as well as informing selection processes.

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“…In contrast to officials in some other sports, the division of the court also necessitates that umpires stand in a co-operative role whilst play is in their co-umpire's area of control. For elite netball matches to be officiated at the highest standard possible, and therefore have the fairest outcome (Mclean et al, 2019), umpires must strive for optimal performance. Numerous studies in invasion ball sports officiating have highlighted the importance of officials' positioning for decision making accuracy.…”

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Activity profiles of elite netball umpires: A review

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This review has outlined the existing literature relating to activity profiles in elite netball umpires. In particular, the physical (distance travelled), physiological (heart rate), and technical (movement classifications) characteristics have been described. The limited available literature report that on average elite netball umpires travel approximately 3850 m during a 60 min match. Up to approximately 50% of the match is spent standing, with only around 25% of the match in higher intensity movements such as jogging, sprinting, side stepping, or changing direction. Work:rest ratios are typically approximately 1:3 during match play, with additional recovery in the intervals between quarters. This includes an average of 140 sprints for a duration of 2.8 s. Elite umpires spend around 10% of the match at greater than 92% peak heart rate, with the majority (approximately 55%) between 75 and 92% peak heart rate. These characteristics may benefit umpires and strength and conditioning practitioners when designing training programmes. The literature also report a reduction in distance travelled by elite umpires as the match progresses. An accompanying decrease in heart rate suggests that this is not caused by physiological fatigue mechanisms but is a result of technical adjustments in the movement patterns utilised. Indeed, elite umpires tend to sidestep less and walk or stand more as the match progresses. Additionally, gaps in the existing literature have been highlighted, including the relationship between perceptual-cognitive processes and movement, and the application of fitness testing requirements to umpire activity profiles.

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Human Factors and Ergonomics and the management of existential threats: A work domain analysis of a COVID‐19 return from lockdown restrictions system

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McLean

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Following strict “lockdown” restrictions designed to control the spread of the COVID‐19 virus, many jurisdictions are now engaged in a process of easing restrictions in an attempt to stimulate economic and social activity while continuing to suppress virus transmission. This is challenging and complex, and in several regions, new outbreaks have emerged. We argue that systems Human Factors and Ergonomics methods can assist in understanding and optimizing the return from lockdown. To demonstrate, we used work domain analysis to develop an abstraction hierarchy model of a generic “return from lockdown restrictions” system. The model was assessed to identify (a) issues preventing a successful return from lockdown; and (b) leverage points that could be exploited to optimize future processes. The findings show that the aim of continuing to suppress virus transmission conflicts with the aims of returning to pre‐virus economic and social activity levels. As a result, many functions act against each other, ensuring that the system cannot optimally achieve all three of its primary aims. Potential leverage points include modifying the goals and rules of the system and enhancing communications and feedback. Specifically, it is argued that moderating economic aims and modifying how social and community activities are undertaken will result in longer term suppression of the virus.

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A Systems Approach to Performance Analysis in Women’s Netball: Using Work Domain Analysis to Model Elite Netball Performance

Cited by 37 publications

References 77 publications

Defining tactical competency during turnovers in Netball: Using the Delphi method to capture expert coach knowledge

Defining tactical competency during turnovers in Netball: Using the Delphi method to capture expert coach knowledge

Activity profiles of elite netball umpires: A review

Human Factors and Ergonomics and the management of existential threats: A work domain analysis of a COVID‐19 return from lockdown restrictions system

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