Analysis of passing strategies and tactics used by semi finalist teams during fifa, U-17 world cup 2017

Abstract

The present study was to analyzed the passing strategies and tactics used by semifinalist teams during FIFA U-17 world Cup 2017. The data was collected by video recorder of the each semifinal matches and these video recording were analyzed by different three qualified experts from the field of football game. The obtained data on passing skills i.e. short passes, medium passes and long passes was further treated through ANOVA statistical technique to compare the strategies and tactics used by all the four semifinalist teams i.e. England, Spain, Brazil and Mali in their respective matches. The result of the study indicate that England and Spain team has used maximum number of short, medium and long passes during their respective matches which indicate that teams who trained better in passing skills are found to be more attacking and effective.