Video analysis
See more than the ball.
Players often remember their touch but not the full situation around it. Video lets a coach and player revisit information, pressure, space, movement, and the next action with more clarity.
14 / VIDEO ANALYSIS
SEE THE MOMENT AROUND THE ACTION
The review framework
Four moments. One connected decision.
Match context, step by step
P Player T Teammate D Defender
Before the ball
What information was available? Where was pressure, space, support, and the next option?
As it arrived
How did body orientation, preparation, and the first touch affect the player’s options?
During the action
Was the decision, timing, and technical execution appropriate for the situation?
After the action
How did the player move, support, recover, or transition into the next moment?
From observation to next action
Video is useful when it changes the next session.
Coaches use video to connect what the player sees in a match with the next development priority. It adds context to the plan—it does not replace coaching on the field.