Lewis Robinson CB

Lewis Robinson CB

1. Psychological

   • Anxiety
     • NHS mood self assessment questionnaire
       • This will help me to analyse both Lewis' anxiety levels as well as whether he tends to panic. This relates to Football as he could be anxious prior to a game and he could panic during it which could lead to rushed decisions and mistakes
   • Confidence
     • Vealey confidence questionnaire
       • I will be using this method of assessment as it relates to sport and I have experience using it in the past. It is also a reliable source and can be referenced.

2. Technical

   • Heading
     • Passing
       • Passing with your head is vital in retaining possession and creating attacking opportunities with your head
     • Clearances
       • Being able to be a threat aerially is key for a CB who will be defending back post crosses and corners, as well as opposition goal kicks
   • Ball Control
     • As Lewis plays CB I feel as though it is vital he is able to trap a ball from both in the air and in to feet, as miss-controlling the ball could lead to giving possession away or creating a goalscoring opportunity for the opposition
       • I will also be assessing Lewis' dribbling skills as I feel as though he is the more competent centre half with the ball at his feet and may be required to carry the ball a distance before releasing it to a teammate.
   • Passing
     • Short Passing
       • Key to be able retain possession and create space over a distance of 5-15 yards
     • Long Passing
       • Can be used to relieve pressure and to create attacking opportunities over 20+yards, as well as taking free kicks from the half way line.
   • I will be analysing these aspects of Lewis' game with a video analysis, a notational analysis and a series of training drills. I will be doing this as I feel that an observation checklist is the most clear and concise way of measuring Lewis' success in these areas. I wil lthen be plotting them on a Football pitch with directions to give me a clearer view of where he can improve
   • Notational Analysis
     • I will be recording Lewis' performance against QE and will be plotting the mentioned areas of his game on a pitch in order to see what his strengths and weaknesses are as well as areas for improvement

3. Physical

   • Power
     • Power is key in the position of a Centre Back as explosive movements are needed to jump, run and tackle. Lower body power is needed to produce the spring needed to win a header as well as to lunge into a tackle from a standing position. Power is also needed in the upper body as it combines with strength to be able to win any 50/50 challenges or to shoulder an opposing player off the ball
       • To test Lewis' power I will be conducting a vertical jump test in order to assess his explosive power in his legs. I will then be conducting a medicine ball throw to assess the explosive power in his upper body and arms.
   • Strength
     • Strength is vital for shoulder to shoulder and aerial challenges as at some point during the game he will be required to use his strength as he is a centre back which means he will be involved in a lot of physical battles throughout a 90 minute game
       • I will be conducting a 1 Rep Max test to assess Lewis' upper-body strength
   • Agility
     • Lewis needs to improve his agility as he is too heavy footed which means he is unable to change directions as quick as he should. This could lead to him being turned easily and giving too much space either side of him
       • I will be conducting the T-Test and the Illinois agility run to test Lewis' agility.

4. Tactical

   • Marking
     • Marking is key as a defender as if Lewis loses his man he may concede or assist a goal which Lewis will be at fault for. He will need to mark an opponent player at all times, both on the ball and off the ball, as well as at corners and free kicks
   • Offside Trap
     • As the college team tends to play a high line when defending, it is vital that the whole of the defence recognises when to use an offside trap and how to do so. In the video analysis I will be undertaking I will be assessing whne Lewis has stepped up and whether or not he was successful and, if he wasn't successful, did it lead to a chance or an opportunity.
   • Positioning
     • I will be producing a heat map based on Lewis' position throughout the game in order to see hwere he spends the majority of his playing time and if he tends to drift out of position at times throughout the game