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Observational Movement Correlation Mapping

Observational Movement Correlation Mapping reference article.

Overview

A mapping technique that notes when visible changes in movement appear alongside other visible changes in the match.

Key Points

  • Records correlation only.
  • Avoids assigning meaning.
  • Supports structural analytics.
  • Useful for longitudinal studies.
  • Neutral and descriptive.

Details

Observational movement correlation mapping notices when shifts in movement patterns, such as more players moving or a sudden stop in movement, occur at the same time as other visible changes, like lane usage or spacing adjustments. It records that these events coincide, but does not claim that one causes the other.

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