using soccer game video to improve

What to Look for in Soccer Game Video - Player Perspective

​Whether you’re watching full 90-minute matches or individual clips of the plays you were involved in, you need to make the most out of every minute you’re watching game film.
 
And to help you boost the effectiveness of the time you’ve spent in front of the footage, knowing what to watch out for can definitely help you make the most of your time!
 
Depending on your position, your weaknesses on the field, and how the game itself is going, those critical points to look out for may chance.
 
We’re going to go over a few aspects to look out for to help you improve your game by breaking down those skills by position:
 
Goalkeepers

Although your main goal is to deny entry to goals from the other team, you can still catch critical moments—both with and without the ball around.
 
By watching what you do and looking out for these skills, you can improve your game in the goal--

• Your Distributions: Passes on the ground, punts, throws, roll outs, pass backs, and goal kicks. Take note to see if the choices you made were the best ones at the time. Take note of the distance of your throws and punts—can you get further?

 

• Defending an Attack: When the ball is coming your way on an attack or a shot has been fired, how’s your footwork? How about your body positioning?

 

• Your Positions: Whether an attack is coming your way or there is a set play against your team, your positioning can make the difference between a save and a goal against.

 
Defenders

Not only should you be focused on your defensive effort, but you are also the first line of offense, too. Here are some things to look out for--

• Your Defensive Skills: How did you do on a 1v1? Was your positioning correct? Did you jump in too early? Take a look at how you did in both in-game situations on the counter-attack and in set plays.

 

• Your Offensive Choices: If you’re taking a ball out of the air and choosing where to go next with it, what you do with the ball can make the difference between having the attack come right back at you or moving forward in a goal-scoring opportunity.

 
Midfielders

As a pivotal part of both the offense and the defense, you need to be a reliable player in your actions and in-game decisions. Pinpoint how you do with your--

• First Touch: In order to gain control of the ball and continue moving play forward, your first touch needs to be optimal (and this isn’t limited to just midfielders)! Your ball control also can help get you out of tight spaces, which often happens in the midfield.

 

• Possession Percentage: As a key part of the possession, you need to make sure that every pass you’re making is as close to your teammate as possible! If you’re playing out wide, take a look at your crosses, and make sure they’re getting to their target, too.

 

• Where’s Your Head At?!: Being in the middle of the field has its advantages, but it also takes a bit more responsibility from your side to know what’s going on around you at all times!

 
Forwards

At the end of the day, you should be doing your best effort to put away chances. So, how do you make sure that you’re doing that effectively come game time? Make sure you focus on your--

• Runs: Knowing where to run, when to do it, and your timing can mean the difference between getting the ball at the right time and position and missing it or getting it intercepted by the defense.

 

• Your Dribbling: Focusing on your pace, change of speed, technical ability in turning, and timing can help you figure out what you need most to work on!

 

• Your Goal Percentage: Point out your technique, your ability to use both feet, and putting yourself in a good position to get yourself to the goal.

 
 
Use Game Film Wisely
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By focusing on these aspects throughout the game—and so many more—you can maximize your effort when you watch film. What you find during film can then be brought into training and finally, into your next game!

Why Choose SVT Advantage?

While there are a few other options to record your games, SVT is the best choice for you and your team. With our different package options, we provide high quality video at a great price point.  No yearly fees, use the equipment as long as you want, and film what you want.
 
High Quality Footage

You are in control of what you want to film and the quality is great.  SVT’s camera system, utilize camera technology that provides high quality film.  Our camcorders utilize 30x optical zoom (not digital cropping) to capture footage.  This leads to better image quality when zooming.  They also don’t utilize fish-eye lenses (found in many action-style cameras), which distort the playing field and perceived distance between players.  Our cameras also record at 60 frames per second (60p), providing a clearer video for these fast-paced sports.  

Easy to Transport
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SVT’s camera system, pole, and tripod are made from heavy-duty poly-webbing with water-resistant metal parts. Despite the amount of quality materials that we include in our packages, our system also breaks down so that it can fit in the back of your car. At only about twenty pounds, it’s easy to carry from your car to the field.

Easy to Use

You don’t need a background in film to understand how to use our products. Once the system is set up on the field, it can be managed by anyone. That means that if you’re a coach, you can choose to spend your time on the sidelines coaching your team where you are needed, rather than huddled by a camera.
 
Quick Setup

No one wants to have to show up super early just to set up a tripod or have to spend an hour alone on the field putting everything away. That’s why our system is quick to both set up and take down. Within minutes, you can be ready to record your lacrosse match and get professional quality video.
 
Fast Pan and Tilt System
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Lacrosse is a fast sport and with a few quick passes, the ball can cross a field and be a headache to track. That’s why our product has a fast pan and tilt system. No matter where the action is taking place, the Tournament Traveler 4 system from SVT Advantage is able to keep it in sight so you don’t miss a single moment of action.

Your team can benefit from having a film day. With even a few hours spent analyzing and looking over game footage, you will be able to find where you need to focus and improve your game. There’s one clear best option when it comes to recording lacrosse games: Turn to SVT Advantage. Our products are made with quality and cost in mind so that you can get HD footage from your game to study and learn from. Contact us to learn how you can easily and affordably record your  game.