The Impact of Video-Based Training on Football Referees' Decision-Making Skills: A Systematic Review And Meta Analysis
Year: 2024
Type: report
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: eview question / Objective Review Question/Objective: Does video-based decision-making training improve the decision-making accuracy of soccer referees compared to no training, as measured by videobased judgment tasks?PICOS Framework: Population (P): Soccer referees aged 18 and above, both male and female, with varying levels of experience and expertise.Intervention (I): Video-based decision-making training programs with defined frequency and duration.Comparison (C): Control groups without decisionmaking training.Outcome (O): Decision-making accuracy, measured as the number or proportion of correct judgments in video-based decision-making tasks. Study Design (S): Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs).Rationale Decision-making is a critical skill for soccer referees, whose judgments directly influence the fairness and flow of a match.On average, a professional soccer referee makes 200-250 decisions during a single game, and any errors can significantly affect player performance and match outcomes.As soccer continues to evolve with faster-paced transitions and intense physical and psychological demands, referees face increasing challenges in maintaining high decisionmaking accuracy.Traditional methods for improving referees' decision-making skills primarily focus on theoretical education, such as rule learning, or practical training through game experiences.However, these approaches have limitations.Frequent workshops or replicating live match scenarios can be time-consuming, resource-
Authors: Rui Zhou, Xiaocen Hao, Pei Deng, Danyang Li, Yinzhe Song, Yeqin Zhang
Institution: Capital University of Physical Education and Sports
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4405347135