Wich technical-tactical actions performed in futsal matches can discriminate the result of winning or defeat?

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to verify whether specific technical-tactical actions of futsal would be able to discriminate the result in high-performance futsal matches. Forty matches from one futsal team were analyzed over two National League seasons, in which the assessed team showed the result of winning or defeat. For each match, the number of total technical-tactical actions were analyzed: Tackles done, Tackles suffered, Total shots done, Total shots suffered, Shots on target done, Shots on target suffered, Incomplete pass done, Opponent incomplete pass; as well coefficient indexes for each technical-tactical action, from the ratio between action done and suffered. Discriminant Analysis was realized using simultaneous estimation method. Only Tackles done, Tackles suffered and Tackles coefficient showed discriminating loads above 0.40, which indicate that these variables can discriminate the result of winning and defeat in futsal matches. It can be concluded that efficiency related to Tackles done and Tackles suffered is a determinant point to achieve the winning in high-performance futsal match. This study shows that the defensive system in a futsal team, in which must be considered both tactical organization and appropriate technique to perform the tackle could discriminate the match’s result in the analyzed team. Offensive system is also important in order to provide a better attack organization, and consequently, a lower possibility to suffer a tackle.