Case Study: Using Video Analysis of Matches to Track Player Performance and Inform Training

This case study describes how video analysis of table tennis matches was used to track player performance and inform training. Over a two week training camp, two-highly trained junior players competed four times in a 'best of five sets match' against a player of similar age and ability. Two key performance indicators (KPIs) were tagged live for each player to be reviewed by the player, coach and video analyst together after each match. After two matches the coach modified training, concerned by increasing KPI (error) counts. Improvements in KPI counts post-intervention appear to be associated with improved match results. This case study shows that the simple but effective review of video analyses can help an experienced coach identify and track KPIs for a player's style of play. By reviewing analyses of all matches, a coach can feel when training needs to be modified to improve short-term match performance.