Single Replay Review
1. Pre-Review Preparation (5-10 minutes)
Game Overview: Before starting the analysis, the player will provide some context for the replay. This can include:
The rank of the game.
The player's thoughts on how the game went.
Specific concerns or moments they want to focus on.
Key Focus Areas: Based on the player’s input and the coach's experience, the focus may be on:
Positioning: Analyzing if the player is in the correct place during key moments (offense, defense, rotations).
Decision-Making: Reviewing key decisions, such as challenges, passes, or rotations.
Mechanics: Observing how well the player executed mechanical skills (shooting, dribbling, aerials).
2. Replay Analysis (30-40 minutes)
Detailed Breakdown of Key Moments:
Kickoff: Examining the kickoff and early movements to see if the player is making efficient plays right from the start.
Rotations: Checking if the player is properly rotating on offense and defense, avoiding double commits, and maintaining good spacing from teammates.
Challenges: Analyzing whether the player is challenging the ball at the right times or over-committing.
Boost Management: Evaluating the player’s use of boost—whether they are wasting boost, picking up small pads, and maintaining enough to stay active.
Positioning: Focused review of positioning during offensive pushes and defensive transitions to identify where the player is too aggressive or too passive.
Game Sense: Highlighting situations where the player should have anticipated the opponent's actions better or made different decisions based on the game state.
Common Mistakes Covered:
Ball Chasing: The player is too focused on the ball, leaving their teammate vulnerable or failing to rotate.
Over-committing: The player is pushing too far into the opponent's half without securing possession, leaving open nets.
Mechanical Misplays: Mechanical errors, such as missed aerials, poor flicks, or inconsistent dribbling.
3. Identifying Key Improvements (10-15 minutes)
Main Takeaways: The coach will summarize the critical errors and improvements the player needs to focus on. These typically include:
Rotational Adjustments: Offering advice on when to rotate, when to push forward, and how to avoid double commits.
Mechanics: Suggestions for mechanical drills the player can work on, such as better aerials, faster recoveries, or more consistent flicks.
Decision-Making: Teaching the player to make more informed decisions, such as waiting for a better opportunity to challenge the ball or when to play passively.
Custom Drill Suggestions: The coach may recommend specific training pack codes, free play drills, or custom training to help improve weak points identified in the review.
4. Final Feedback & Q&A (5-10 minutes)
Follow-up Discussion: The coach will open the floor to any questions the player has regarding the analysis, allowing for deeper insight into specific moments or general gameplay advice.
Progress Tracking: Depending on the coaching structure, the coach may provide guidance on how the player can track their progress moving forward, either through continued replay reviews or ongoing practice.
Key Benefits of a Single Replay Review:
In-depth Personal Feedback: The player gets tailored feedback specifically on their playstyle and decision-making rather than general tips.
Identifying Patterns: The coach can spot recurring habits, like over-committing or poor rotations, that the player might not be aware of.
Objective Viewpoint: Having an experienced outside perspective helps the player understand mistakes that might not have been apparent during gameplay.
Common Focus Areas Depending on Rank:
Lower Ranks (Bronze to Gold):
Focus on basic rotations, boost management, and positioning.
Key mechanical errors such as missing the ball or being out of position for easy shots.
Mid Ranks (Platinum to Diamond):
Advanced decision-making such as when to challenge the ball or wait.
Boost management and positioning to maintain pressure without overextending.
High Ranks (Champion and above):
Fine-tuning rotations and micro-decisions in high-pressure situations.
Perfecting mechanical consistency (air dribbles, flip resets, fast recoveries).
Analyzing how to read opponents better and break down their rotations.