An evaluation of the methods used in crossing at the 2012 European Championships
Author
Philips, Rhys
Date
2014Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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The present study aims to assess the methods of crossing used at the 2012 European
Championships and their outcomes. The sample included all 24 group matches from the
tournament using a computerised notation system recording the match, time, team, player
position, delivered from area, delivered to area, type and outcome. Inter-operator tests
were used to evaluate the reliability of the study, with the produced kappa scores
demonstrating a good level of agreement (0.6-0.8). The chi square test of independence
was used to test the significance difference of the findings (p < 0.05). There was no
significant difference found for player position or the delivered from area, while significant
differences occurred in reference to time, team, cross type and delivered to area. The
findings of the study suggest that a 'low' type of cross produces the most opportunities at
goal, while the side of pitch may not influence the chances of at attempt at goal, but
making the crossing distance as short as possible is profitable. It is desirable for the
crossing player to possess high quality passing ability, such as a central midfielder, as this
also increases the chance of an attempt on goal being made. It was concluded that an
accumulation of these attributes will increase the likeliness of goal scoring chances being
created from crosses. Further study should investigate the influence of successful and
unsuccessful teams and the tactics used when they cross the ball. Research could also
evaluate the different methods used throughout the football pyramid and the differences in
the women’s game.
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DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
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