Author/Authors :
Rezaeshirazi، Reza نويسنده Department of Physical Education, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran , , Hossini، Fatemeh نويسنده Department of Physical Education, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran , , Afsanepurak، Seyed Abbas نويسنده Department of Physical Education, Gorgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gorgan, Iran ,
Abstract :
The purpose of this study was to analyses of selected skill performances in super league football matches in Iran. The specific purposes were to analyze the execution of selected skills, in particular, pass, dribble, first touch, individual defense matches and to examine changes in playing characteristics as a function of team success (as indicated by winner teams in matches). All the games (Thirty four) of winning football teams in super league competition in the year 2007-2008 in Iran were recorded using a computerized recording system and checklist by experts. Results showed that the significant differences between home and away games were due to better performances on those skills used in the pass skill performances. Among selected skills, the total number of skills executed by home team was higher than the away teams. The mean score of pass of home team was higher than the away teams and it was statistically significant and mean score of first touch of home team was higher than the away teams and it was not statistically significant. The pass was the most important in determining team success and was found to be statistically significant. The methodol ogy used in this study and the subsequent results provide valuable aids for the coach in the evaluation of team performance and ultimately in the preparation of training sessions in football.
