Abstract

REED, Derek D.; SKOCH, Johnmarc J.; KAPLAN, Brent A.  and  BROZYNA, Gary A.. Defensive performance as a modulator of biased play calling in collegiate American-Rules Football. Rev. mex. anál. conducta [online]. 2011, vol.37, n.3, pp.51-57. ISSN 0185-4534.

The present study sought to replicate and extend previous research on matching in American-rules football in an effort to identify possible explanations for biased play calling. In particular, we demonstrate a relation between defensive performance and bias (quantified via the generalized matching equation [GME]) in opponents' play calling. Specifically, against good pass/rush defenses, opponents demonstrated a bias away from the defenses' strengths. We conclude with a discussion on the importance of translating matching theory and the explanatory utility of the bias parameter in the GME.

Keywords : choice; football; generalized matching equation; matching law; sports.

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