Three-defender versus two-defender systems in football: A comparison of offensive play

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q4 ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology Pub Date : 2023-06-02 DOI:10.1177/17543371231178043

F. Otero-Saborido, Sergio Torreblanca-Martinez, Víctor Torreblanca-Martínez, F. Nevado-Garrosa, Manuel Nuñez-Campos, J. González-Jurado

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Abstract

Scientific research on tactical formations in football is scarce and the studies that do exist focus on aspects linked to physical conditioning. Therefore, the objective of this work was to analyse offensive play differences between three-centre-back (3CB) and two-centre-back (2CB) formations. A total of 72 matches played by eight LaLiga teams (Spain) during the 2018–19 season were analysed. Four teams used a 3CB system and four teams a 2CB system. Data were obtained from the Opta sports company, and the reports were generated using Mediacoach. Three groups of variables were analysed (passes, possession and finishing). The results showed that both the number of team passes (‘passes received’, ‘passes attempted’) and their effectiveness (‘number’ and % of ‘completed’ passes) were significantly greater ( p < 0.001) in 3CB systems. As far as possession was concerned, 3CB systems obtained a higher percentage ( p = 0.004, ES = 0.45), time average ( p = 0.001, ES = 0.57) and possessions with more than nine passes ( p = 0.000). Finally, regarding the variables relating to attack finishing, the values attained significantly higher levels in the 3CB teams in ‘expected goals’ ( p = 0.020), ‘goals scored’ ( p = 0.030) and ‘probability of a shot being a goal’ ( p = 0.046). It could be concluded that 3CB teams presented greater rates of ball possession and attack finishing.

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足球中的三后卫与两后卫体系:进攻战术的比较

关于足球战术阵型的科学研究很少，现有的研究主要集中在与身体条件有关的方面。因此，本研究的目的是分析三中卫阵型(3CB)和双中卫阵型(2CB)在进攻打法上的差异。分析了2018-19赛季8支西甲球队(西班牙)的72场比赛。四支队伍使用3CB系统，四支队伍使用2CB系统。数据来自Opta体育公司，报告使用Mediacoach生成。分析了三组变量(传球、控球和射门)。结果表明，在3CB系统中，球队的传球次数(“收到的传球”、“尝试的传球”)和它们的效率(“完成的传球”的“次数”和百分比)都明显更大(p < 0.001)。就控球率而言，3CB系统获得了更高的百分比(p = 0.004, ES = 0.45)，平均时间(p = 0.001, ES = 0.57)和超过9次传球的控球率(p = 0.000)。最后，关于与进攻射门有关的变量，在“预期进球”(p = 0.020)、“进球数”(p = 0.030)和“射门得分概率”(p = 0.046)方面，3CB球队的数值明显更高。可以得出结论，3CB球队的控球率和进攻完成率更高。

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Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL-SPORT SCIENCES

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3.50

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20.00%

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology covers the development of novel sports apparel, footwear, and equipment; and the materials, instrumentation, and processes that make advances in sports possible.