Sportanalys

Sportanalys is the systematic study of sports performance and competition through data collection, statistics, and qualitative review. Also referred to as sports analytics, it is used by teams, leagues, broadcasters, and researchers to understand performance, tactics, and preparation, with the aim of turning insights into improved coaching and strategy.

Analysts use multiple data sources, including official match statistics, event data (passes, shots, turnovers), tracking data (player positions), and wearable sensors. Methods range from descriptive statistics to predictive modeling and video analysis. Integrating quantitative metrics with video review helps interpret context and intent.

Applications span many sports. In football and basketball, analysts examine formations, spacing, transitions, and player impact; in baseball, they study pitching sequences and hitting matchups; in cricket and rugby they assess innings, overs, and fielding setups. Outputs include performance dashboards, scouting reports, and training recommendations.

Common metrics include scoring efficiency, possession, pass quality, and shot quality approximations such as expected goals or expected assists, along with speed and distance from tracking data. The field emphasizes clear definitions, reproducibility, and ethical data use.

History and adoption: Sportanalys grew from coaching and statistics and expanded with digital data collection in the late 20th century, accelerating via data science in the 2000s and 2010s. It is now standard in professional sport and in academic research.