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Field Era Comparison Framework

Field Era Comparison Framework reference article.

Overview

A framework for comparing how matches look across different eras of field design using the same neutral measurements.

Key Points

  • Organizes era based comparisons.
  • Avoids performance judgments.
  • Supports historical analysis.
  • Fully observational.
  • Contributes to governing body level documentation.

Details

The field era comparison framework uses neutral metrics like movement frequency, engagement density, spacing norms, and phase lengths to compare matches played on different styles of fields over time. It focuses on how the structure of play appears to change as layouts and bunker sets evolve, without saying whether older or newer eras are better.

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