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Tempo Shift Identification Framework

Tempo Shift Identification Framework reference article.

Overview

A framework for noting when the pace of a match speeds up, slows down, or changes, using only visible signs.

Key Points

  • Detects shifts in match pacing.
  • Uses observable cues only.
  • Avoids attributing cause or intent.
  • Supports long term match profiling.
  • Improves time based match studies.

Details

Tempo shifts are visible changes in how quickly players move, how often shots are fired, or how active the field appears. This framework marks segments of the match as faster, slower, or more static based on what can be seen, without claiming why the change happened. Over time, this helps describe how matches tend to flow without stepping into strategy or coaching.

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