Tracking Data Analytics

4 chapters

Since 2013, the NBA has captured detailed tracking data for every player and the ball. This section teaches you to leverage this revolutionary data source. Learn to analyze player movement patterns, defensive positioning, shot contest rates, rebounding positioning, and much more. Go beyond what box scores can tell you.

Skills You'll Learn

Tracking Data Player Movement Defensive Analytics Spatial Analysis

Chapters

7 Beginner
Shooting Efficiency Metrics (TS%, eFG%)

Shooting efficiency lies at the heart of offensive basketball. This chapter explores metrics that evaluate shooting performance, including True Shooting Percentage, Effective Field Goal Percentage, and points per shot attempt. You will learn to calculate these metrics, understand their theoretical foundations, and apply them appropriately.

5 sections ~25 min read
8 Beginner
Rebounding and Possession Metrics

Possessions form the fundamental unit of basketball analysis—every point scored requires a possession to generate it. This chapter examines how possessions are estimated, how rebounding affects possession count, and how rate statistics enable fair comparison across different contexts.

5 sections ~25 min read
9 Intermediate
Playmaking and Assist Metrics

Assists capture one dimension of playmaking, but modern analytics reveals much more about how players create opportunities for teammates. This chapter explores assist metrics, potential assists, assist opportunities, and tracking-based measures that quantify the full scope of playmaking contribution.

5 sections ~30 min read
10 Intermediate
Turnover Analysis and Ball Security

Turnovers represent pure waste of offensive possessions, but context matters greatly for proper interpretation. This chapter examines turnover types, rates, and the factors that influence ball security. You will learn to distinguish between bad decision-making and role-related turnover exposure.

5 sections ~25 min read

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