Table 1 Characteristics of the assessment tools of tactical knowledge in invasion sports
| Name of the tool and acronym | Recom-mended age | Principles of performance being evaluated | Sports group being evaluated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game performance assessment instrument (GPAI) | 6–14 years of age |
Score a goal (finishing): keep possession of the ball, attack the opponent’s goal, create space in attack and use the space in attack. Prevent your opponent from scoring: defend the space, defend the goal line and get the ball back Restart the game; throw the ball, corner kicks and free kicks |
Invasion sports Basketball, handball, soccer, etc |
| Performance assessment in team sports (TSAP) | +12–13 years of age | Evaluates among other factors: received balls (RB), conquered balls (CB), offensive balls (OB), successful shots (SS), volume of play (PB) or lost balls (LB) | Soccer, basketball, handball, or volleyball |
| Procedural tactical knowledge test (KORA) | 6–12 years of age | General principles: try to create numerical superiority, to avoid numerical equality and not to allow numerical inferiority |
Invasion sports Soccer |
| Game performance evaluation tool (GPET) | 6–14 years of age | Operational principles of play. Offensive: keep possession of the ball, advance towards the opponent’s field and score in the opponent’s goal. Defensive: regain possession of the ball. Prevent the opponent’s advance and protect your own goal and the opponent’s finishing |
Invasion sports Basketball, handball or soccer |
| System of tactical assessment in soccer (FUT–SAT) | More than 11–12 years of age | Fundamental principles of play. Offensive: penetration, offensive coverage, width and length, depth mobility and offensive unity. Defensive: delay, defensive coverage, balance, concentration and defensive unity | Soccer and futsal |
| Game performance analysis | More than 16 years of age | Specific principles of each team (these principles are not defined since they are different for each team) | Basketball, handball, soccer, rugby or volleyball |
