Performance analysis in the game of soccer involves the collections of series of data
based on relevant performance indicators on player’s performance to aid accelerate
his development. The development of technological devices in performance
analysis of soccer began from manual notation system to different sort of devices which ranges
from simple to complex each having its own advantages and shortcomings. The purpose
of this paper is to review the technological advancement in the performance a
nalysis of soccer. Three significant improvements were discussed highlighting the contribution as
well as the limitation of each system in the performance analysis of the game. Hand
notational systems, tablet application systems, as well as computerized video analysis
systems, were deliberated. Although each of the system used has its own contribution in
the provision of feedback to improve performance, computerized video analysis system
is considered to be the best in providing information for assisting th
e coach to improve
both individual and team performances.
Keywords:
Hand notation system, performance analysis, soccer, tablet application,
technological devices, video analysis.