Flow Chart Systems for Match Analysis in Team Invasion Games
Understanding Flow Chart Analysis
Flow chart systems are powerful tools for analyzing matches in team invasion games like basketball, football, or hockey. They provide a visual representation of how play develops and help coaches and analysts track patterns and make strategic decisions.
TipThink of a flow chart system as telling the story of each possession or play sequence, showing how it moves from start to finish with all the key events in between.
Components of a Match Analysis Flow Chart
1. Starting Points
- Possession gained
- Set pieces (corners, free kicks, throw-ins)
- Restarts of play
- Turnovers
2. Action Sequences
- Passing patterns
- Player movements
- Attacking plays
- Defensive responses
3. Outcomes
- Successful attempts (goals, points)
- Unsuccessful attempts
- Loss of possession
- Set piece awarded
How to Use Flow Charts for Match Analysis
Step-by-Step Process
- Initial Recording
- Document how possession is gained
- Note the starting position on the field/court
- Record the first action taken
- Sequence Tracking
- Follow the ball movement
- Record each significant action
- Note player positions and movements
- Outcome Documentation
- Record how the sequence ends
- Document success or failure
- Note any resulting situation
In a basketball game: Start → Defensive Rebound → Fast Break → Pass to Wing → Drive to Basket → Successful Shot
