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Notational analysis of scoring techniques in competitive men’s karate (2009)
Journal Article
Laird, P., & McLeod, K. (2009). Notational analysis of scoring techniques in competitive men’s karate. International journal of performance analysis in sport, 9(2), 171-187. https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2009.11868475

The aim of this study was to determine frequencies of scoring techniques executed during a series of karate fights and whether there was a difference between the techniques used by winners and losers. A hand notation system aided by video analysis wa... Read More about Notational analysis of scoring techniques in competitive men’s karate.

Eyewitness Recollection of Sport Coaches (2008)
Journal Article
Laird, P., & Waters, L. (2008). Eyewitness Recollection of Sport Coaches. International journal of performance analysis in sport, 8(1), 76-84

The current study is based on the works of Franks and Miller (1986) Eyewitness Testimony in Sport which measured coaches' observational accuracy from one half of an international football match. Franks and Miller used novice Physical Education studen... Read More about Eyewitness Recollection of Sport Coaches.

An examination of try scoring in rugby union: a review of international rugby statistics (2004)
Journal Article
Laird, P., & Lorimer, R. (2004). An examination of try scoring in rugby union: a review of international rugby statistics. International journal of performance analysis in sport, 4(1), 72-80

The purpose of this study was to review some of the key statistics collected by the International Rugby Board (IRB) in their review of the game (2003) and to compare these findings in relation to previous statistical analysis studies. Primary objecti... Read More about An examination of try scoring in rugby union: a review of international rugby statistics.

Penalty Corners in Field Hockey: A guide to success (2003)
Journal Article
Laird, P., & Sutherland, P. (2003). Penalty Corners in Field Hockey: A guide to success. International journal of performance analysis in sport, 3(1), 19-26

The purpose of this study was to devise a suitable notational analysis system (video analysis combined with hand notation) to help coaches and players improve their performance during penalty corners in field hockey. The design of the system sought t... Read More about Penalty Corners in Field Hockey: A guide to success.