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Effectiveness of Indirect Free Kicks in Elite Soccer

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  • A. Claudio Casal
  • Rubén Maneiro
  • Toni Ardá
  • José L Losada
  • Antonio Rial

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The aims of this study were to determine the effectiveness of indirect free kicks, identify variables associated with a successful outcome, and propose a model for taking free kicks with an increased probability of success. The analysis focused on 783 free kicks taken in 124 matches at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the final stages of the UEFA Champions League in 2010/11, and the 2010 UEFA Euro-pean Championships. The following variables were studied by univariate, biva-riate, and multivariate analyses: time of the match when the indirect free kick was taken, position and laterally of the kick, number of attackers, number of defenders, interaction context, delivery of ball, path of ball, type of marking, number of intervening attackers, area to which the ball was passed, shooting area, offensive organization, type of shot, and match status. The results show that almost 36 indirect free kicks are needed to score a goal, but that 64% of goals from indirect free kicks have a decisive influence on game outcome. Goals were more common when the attack was organized dynamically and three or four players touched the ball before a shot was taken. These findings could help coaches to improve free-kick performance.

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  • A. Claudio Casal & Rubén Maneiro & Toni Ardá & José L Losada & Antonio Rial, 2014. "Effectiveness of Indirect Free Kicks in Elite Soccer," International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 14(3), pages 744-760, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rpanxx:v:14:y:2014:i:3:p:744-760
    DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2014.11868755
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    1. Rubén Maneiro & José Luís Losada & Mariona Portell & Antonio Ardá, 2021. "Observational Analysis of Corner Kicks in High-Level Football: A Mixed Methods Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(14), pages 1-19, July.
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    3. Juan Pablo Morillo-Baro & Rafael E. Reigal & José Antonio Ruíz-López & Juan Antonio Vázquez-Diz & Verónica Morales-Sánchez & Antonio Hernández-Mendo, 2022. "Finalization actions of the finalist teams in the Soccer World Cup 2018: a study with Polar Coordinates," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 56(2), pages 779-792, April.

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