. From this study, we concluded that over the course of a whole small-sided game, the forward-backward motion of the centroids is most strongly linearly related. Furthermore, goals show a specific pattern in the forward-backward motion of the centroid. Therefore, surface area and particularly centroid position may provide a sound basis for a collective variable that captures the dynamics of attacking and defending in soccer at team level. Future research should develop these ideas further

Scores overal hoger bij DCD. Leren trager dus slechtere prestaties. Mindere participatie zorgt niet perse voor slechtere prestaties. Bij controle groep is het wel gelijk mindere participatie = mindere prestatie.