Prepared by: Tuntufye Abel Match analysis can be done by a coach for his team, with a purpose of checking where they have done wrong or where the weakness is, or even just to see how they performed in a match. It can also be done by a coach on an opponent either the one they played with or that they expect to play with in the near future. Match analysis can also be done by a TV or Radio presenter, or any other person with the interest of understanding how the teams performed. Results from a match analysis can be a useful tool in training a team. There are a minimum number of items that a match analyst must look at; from there he/she can add any item of importance to him. An analyst must know the following; An analyst should understand the system of play for the team he is analysing e.g. what system do they play? Are they using, 4-4-2, 4-3-3 or 4-5-1. Are they defensive or attacking? What is their marking system? Is it Zonal Marking or Man Marking? Analyst must Identify a key player in ...