Assessment of strategic-tactical coherence between preparation and performance of a women’s basketball team
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Integrative assessment of a basketball team combining the preparation phase and match performance is key for preventing coaches from misleading interpretations about outcomes. The goal of the study was to evaluate the coherence between team preparation and match performance in a women basketball team supported by data and considering the emphasis and efficiency on tactical contents. Coherence was evaluated based on the emphasis given to pre-defined basketball contents, and respective efficiency, during practices and match. Data were gathered from a women’s college team (15 players; 20.0 ± 2.5 years old), in preparation for the national tournament. Team strategy was assessed from the season’s playbook. Practice data was gathered from the full pre-season period. Competitive performance was analyzed from a match. Bayesian methods were used to compute the posterior distributions of the parameters for time of training tasks. Set offense was emphasized more than transition during both practice and match, although their match efficiencies were similar. Team plays were prioritized over group tactics throughout practices (posterior mean difference: 42.3 min/week, SD: 10.1, 90% CI [25.8–58.9]) and in match performance, demonstrating higher efficiency. Our approach successfully traced preparation–performance coherence in a basketball team. Practices reflected a game-based approach that emphasized offense–defense integration and set offense supported by team plays. Coherence was demonstrated by the higher proportion of set offenses relative to transitions, both during practices and match. Similarly, a greater proportion and efficiency of team plays compared with individual or group actions. The approach should provide objective coaching support.
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