Study on Game Information Analysis for Support to Tactics and Strategies in Curling

Masui, Fumito; Otani, Hiromu; Yanagi, Hisako; Ptaszyński, Michał

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-14526-2_9

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“…Statistical analysis and prediction of strategic curling outcomes were measured via AI algorithms in eleven studies. Three studies developed curling informatics via a digital scorebook system, intelligent Curling Elicitator (iCE) (Kitami Institute of Technology, Kitami, Japan) ( 31 , 32 , 38 ). Three studies focused on the neural networking of curling strategy from continuous action spaces using Monte Carlo Tree Search and kernel regression algorithms ( 23 , 36 , 37 ).…”

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“…The integration of AI agents and devices into curling formed its own theme in the results section, as the second most common focus. Across all variables of curling, AI programming has been most developed in terms of fabricating agents to learn and play the game, developing devices to enhance on-ice technical training of athletes, as well as for efficiency in statistical analysis and prediction of strategic curling outcomes (22,23,(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)43). Many studies with a focus on tactics and AI introduced computer algorithms into the continuous action spaces as a method of improving shot selection in curling.…”

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An examination of studies related to the sport of curling: a scoping review

Zacharias,

Robak,

Passmore

2024

Front. Sports Act. Living

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IntroductionThere has been growth in research in the sport of curling over the past few decades. The need for a scoping review is warranted. This study's purpose was to identify and synthesize research evidence regarding quantitative variables for a series of components within the sport of curling.MethodsA scoping review of studies published and established within four databases was performed. One independent reviewer selected studies based on a systematic procedure. Inclusion criteria for studies were: (1) interventions that focused on the sport of curling; (2) quantitative in nature; (3) written in English; and (4) published within a peer-reviewed journal, a conference presentation, or a published thesis.ResultsSearching identified 8,467 articles and 94 met the inclusion criteria. Data were organized and synthesized based on the devised research variables from the sport of curling: The curl mechanism of the curling stone; the impact of sweeping on stone trajectory; curling delivery mechanics; wheelchair curling; technology analysis; strategy and tactics; psychological factors; injury occurrences; facility and arena infrastructure; and assessment of curling training and ability. The findings confirm the strong knowledge base that exists across game variables and unveil controversy between the underlying physics that produces curl, as well as the mechanisms of sweeping responsible for manipulating the stone trajectory.ConclusionsKnowledge derived from this review can assist researchers, coaches, and curlers in addressing the specific variables of the sport that influence stone trajectory and game results. Such awareness will expose gaps in the current understanding and foster new research endeavors to further the knowledge of the sport.

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