Table 3. Results for group 1 v group 2 balanced data set (Best Average Test Performance = 61.5% and Best Average Test Error = 11.6% with a combination of seven variables) and group 1 v group 2 model variables as means and standard deviations for player groupings.
| Rank | Variable | Average Test Performance (%) | Average Test Error (%) | Group 1 Means and Standard Deviations | Group 2 Means and Standard Deviations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | % Unsuccessful Headers (Lower Quartile) | 54.2 | 12.3 | 44.2 ± 14.5 | 40.7 ± 16.6 |
| 2 | Number of Possessions (Median) | 56.3 | 12.2 | 44.3 ± 8.8 | 46.4 ± 8.2 |
| 3 | Interceptions (Mean) | 56.3 | 12.2 | 14.3 ± 7.9 | 14.0 ± 8.5 |
| 4 | Total Blocked Shots (Maximum) | 55.2 | 12.2 | 1.5 ± 1.0 | 1.5 ± 1.1 |
| 5 | Total Goals | 55.2 | 12.0 | 2.6 ± 3.4 | 4.6 ± 5.2 |
| 6 | Crosses (Upper Quartile) | 59.4 | 11.6 | 2.1 ± 1.9 | 2.2 ± 2.0 |
| 7 | Total Blocked Shots (Mean) | 61.5 | 11.6 | 0.4 ± 0.4 | 0.3 ± 0.3 |
| 8 | First Time Passes Successful (Upper Quartile) | 60.4 | 11.6 | 7.6 ± 3.5 | 8.2 ± 3.5 |
| 9 | % Successful Headers (Lower Quartile) | 59.4 | 11.6 | 30.7 ± 14.0 | 30.9 ± 14.5 |
| 10 | Average Touches (Maximum) | 60.4 | 11.6 | 2.4 ± 0.9 | 2.4 ± 0.6 |