The analysis of tracking data in tactical game analysis is a topic of rising interest, as more
detailed insights into performance structure in soccer can be obtained compared to …

Background Defensive action can decisively affect football match performance. However,
there has been limited translation of the existing academic literature into improvement in …

Zebrafish constitute a convenient laboratory–based biological system for studying collective
behavior. It is possible to interpret a group of zebrafish as a system of interacting agents and …

The interest in tactical analysis in soccer has increased in the latest years, especially with
the growing availability of player tracking data. With it, the defending team's compact …

Force mapping is an established method for inferring the underlying interaction rules
thought to govern collective motion from trajectory data. Here we examine the ability of force …

Rugby sevens is a small-sided variant of rugby union characterised by fast-moving, high-
intensity gameplay and is an example of a team invasion sport, where players work together …

While the tactical behavior of soccer players differs between specific phases of play (offense,
defense, offensive transition, defensive transition), little is known about successful behavior …

It is imperative for individuals to exhibit flexible behaviour according to ecological context,
such as available resources or predation threat. Manipulative studies on responses to threat …

What determines the outcome of a shot (scored or unscored) in football (soccer)? Numerous
studies have investigated various aspects of this question, including the skills and …

Study purpose. Running speed is an ability soccer players need to build attack and defence.
There needs to be more research in football that applies sleds using specific loads to …