A multilevel hypernetworks approach to assess coordination and communication in player interactions in sports teams as co-evolutionary networks

João Ribeiro; Júlio Garganta; Keith Davids; Daniel Barreira

doi:10.20338/bjmb.v14i5.216

A multilevel hypernetworks approach to assess coordination and communication in player interactions in sports teams as co-evolutionary networks

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João Ribeiro Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculdade de Desporto, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal - joaoribeiro@fade.up.pt
Júlio Garganta Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculdade de Desporto, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
Keith Davids Sheffield Hallam University, Broomgrove Teaching Block, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Daniel Barreira Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculdade de Desporto, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

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https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v14i5.216

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This paper presents an introduction and brief appraisal of the use of hyper networks metrics and its potential practical application in examining team dynamics' coordination patterns collective sports.

AIM: Throughout their critique piece, we highlighted that game analysis, including the hyper network concept, may help overcome the limitations of previous tools such as social network measures.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: While the social network analysis generally considers only dyadic interactions (e.g., between two players), the hyper networks also take into account a multidimensional perspective, including both player level and team level communication and coordination. We also evidenced that new studies using hyper network metrics are required in a range of team sports, mainly using data gathered from official competition matches.

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2020-12-01

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Ribeiro, J., Garganta, J., Davids, K., & Barreira, D. (2020). A multilevel hypernetworks approach to assess coordination and communication in player interactions in sports teams as co-evolutionary networks. Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior, 14(5), 167–170. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v14i5.216

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Vol. 14 No. 5 (2020)

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Special issue: Cognitive and Ecological Approaches to Sports Skills

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