Ulster Championship Passing Analysis

Ulster GAA Sport Scientist Kevin McGuigan has carried out a unique study into the ratio of hand passing and kick passing in inter-county football.

The report was based on analysis of all matches played in the Ulster Senior Football Championship in 2010. The passing carried out in each game was analysed using Dartfish Teampro Software. The report has identified ratios between hand passing and kick passing, the ratios of successful to unsuccessful passing and the average numbers of passes witnessed during all USFC matches in 2010.

The results of the report have provided fact based evidence of the passing statistics from top level games in Ulster. The results have also raised a number of questions that are very relevant to coaching practices in Gaelic football. Each coach may interpret and apply the findings differently with regard to tactical development and coaching practices. However, all coaches should pay attention to the evidence provided by this paper when considering the basis of coaching sessions going forward.

Related:

– An Analysis of Passing During the Ulster Senior Football Championship 2010