This study aimed to clarify the difference between the not qualified teams and the qualified teams to 2nd stage in the Pass Appearance Time and passes attempted at all group stage games of World Cup 2014 and compared ...This study aimed to clarify the difference between the not qualified teams and the qualified teams to 2nd stage in the Pass Appearance Time and passes attempted at all group stage games of World Cup 2014 and compared with World cup 2010. Results indicated changes in passing in modem football tactics. Actual playing time is represented as Net Playtime in this study. Pass Appearance Time is calculated by Net Playtime divided by passes Attempted. Pass Appearance Time of each team for the all Group stage games was calculated and compared with World cup 2010. No difference was revealed in the 2014 data between teams that did and did not qualify, though the 2010 data revealed differences. World cup 2010 data suggested that increasing passes attempts and lessening Pass Appearance Time were effective in qualifying for the 2rid stage. World cup 2014 data, however, suggested that diversity of tactics was important.展开更多
文摘This study aimed to clarify the difference between the not qualified teams and the qualified teams to 2nd stage in the Pass Appearance Time and passes attempted at all group stage games of World Cup 2014 and compared with World cup 2010. Results indicated changes in passing in modem football tactics. Actual playing time is represented as Net Playtime in this study. Pass Appearance Time is calculated by Net Playtime divided by passes Attempted. Pass Appearance Time of each team for the all Group stage games was calculated and compared with World cup 2010. No difference was revealed in the 2014 data between teams that did and did not qualify, though the 2010 data revealed differences. World cup 2010 data suggested that increasing passes attempts and lessening Pass Appearance Time were effective in qualifying for the 2rid stage. World cup 2014 data, however, suggested that diversity of tactics was important.