The what and how of video analysis research in rugby union: a critical review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Video analysis is a common tool used in rugby union research to describe match performance. Studies using video analysis range from broad statistical studies of commercial databases to in-depth case-studies of specific match events. The range of types of studies using video analysis in rugby union, and how different studies apply the methodology, can make it difficult to compare the results of studies and translate the findings to a real-world setting. In attempt to consolidate the information on video analysis in rugby, a critical review of the literature was performed.

Main body

Ninety-two studies were identified. The studies were categorised based on the outcome of the study and the type of research question, sub-categorised as 'what' and 'how' studies. Each st

SUBMITTER: den Hollander S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6006008 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature