Which option lists metrics that are commonly used in notational analysis for team sports?

• A. Shot accuracy and goals per period.
• B. Possession percentage and pass success rate.
• C. Height and weight of players.
• D. Weather conditions during the match.

Answer: (B)

Notational analysis in team sports focuses on how the game unfolds in terms of ball control and the efficiency of moving the ball between players. Possession percentage shows which team governs the play by holding the ball for more of the match, giving a clear sense of control. Pass success rate measures how reliably players keep the ball moving through their passes, indicating the quality of ball circulation and the team’s ability to build attacks. Together, these two metrics capture the core actions analysts track to understand team performance: winning and maintaining possession and completing passes effectively.

Other options don’t fit as well. Physical attributes like height and weight aren’t actions recorded during a match. Weather conditions are contextual factors, not performance metrics. While shot data is useful, pairing shot accuracy with goals per period doesn’t reflect the ongoing, possession-based aspects that typical notational analysis emphasizes.