Restarts Analysis

Kickouts/puckouts are a crucial aspect of any GAA game, directly influencing possession and field position. A well-executed kickout can shift momentum, create scoring opportunities, and help a team regain control after conceding.

Tracking kickouts allows analysts to assess a team’s performance on retaining possession from their kickouts, and their preferred target/positions. In doing so, teams can fine-tune strategies and better oppose opposition kickout threats.

Retention

Measures whether a team can maintain the ball after a restart, directly influencing the flow of the game and the ability to build attacks.

Conversion

Not all kickouts result in immediate scoring chances, but teams can evaluate how effective their kickouts are in setting up and converting shooting opportunities.

Positioning

The intended position of the kickout, the players involved can offer valuable insights into tactical positioning. Teams can better understand spacing and setup needed to control play.

What gets measured, gets improved.