.Rafa Nadal likes to attack with his forehand behind the serve, while @StefTsitsipas stands closer to the baseline as he looks to move forward. Check out the data behind our first men's singles semifinal: bit.ly/2TahfiC #AusOpen | #GameInsightGroup | #Infosys

This a very important point well made in this article. Representative design does not require perfectly replicating the training environment. In fact, in most cases you should not be. It is preserving the key elements (information, coupling, etc) in the competitive environment.

In our PlayerDNA, we quantify player performance by assessing technical, tactical, physical & mental skills. What do you think will be the deciding skill in tonight’s match? #AusOpen #GameInsightGroup #AusOpen

We can’t wait to see Lucas Pouille back on court. He has played 4:51h more than Novak Djokovic, but both players have done a similar amount of work: Djokovic - 14956kJ Pouille - 15230kJ How much will the players work in today's heat? 🔥🔥 #AusOpen #GameInsightGroup #AusOpen

MEN’S #AusOpen FINAL After one week, the GIG Championship Predictor gave Novak Djokovic a 41% & Rafa Nadal a 33% chance of winning the title. It's now 60-40 in Novak's favour. Statistically this means it’s a close call. Today we provide insights highlighting both players' skills.

AFL Umpires Head Coach Hayden Kennedy on the Forceful Contact Below the Knees law.

Umpire Shaun Ryan has explained the rationale behind the controversial decisions made in the final quarter on #AnzacDay. Audio courtesy of SEN 1116.

Ever wondered what it's like to be in the middle of the MCG in front of 74,000 people? 🎥: Umpire AFL

TennisAustralia has teamed up with VU's Game Insight Group, the world-exclusive Tennis Lab, to help today's legends and tomorrow's champions play their best game. 📺bit.ly/320fs4l Sky News Australia Damian Farrow Julie Snook Institute for Health and Sport, VU

Last week I attended the #STTARSummit listening to some great minds discussing topics relevant to HP sport. In this week's blog I discuss my thoughts and reflections on the summit and how it relates to skill acquisition and high performance sport: learntowin.com.au/hbse-sttar-sum…

Over 1 in 10 of our umpires are female - but thats still a way off 5 in 10! Register your interest to umpire in 2020 at umpire.afl Thanks The Daily Telegraph AFL NSW/ACT

Prevalence of interactions and influence of performance constraints on kick outcomes across Australian Football tiers: Implications for representative practice designs buff.ly/2SAYbdR

If you're an analyst looking for a new challenge, the @Track08996208 team have new roles opening in the next 3-6 months across a variety of sports and problems (tracking data, officiating, business analytics) Email [email protected] to discuss

We also have at least 4 new PhD scholarships for 2020 working with Institute for Health and Sport, VU and our sports industry partners. All with additional stipend top ups. Contact [email protected] for info. Formal advertisements to follow

Ever wondered about the feedback that @afl coaches give players during a game? Excited to share the first publication from my PhD studies, with huge thanks to supervisors/co-authors John Hattie and Damian Farrow. 50 free copies here via Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy: tandfonline.com/eprint/7DSYQWT…

The takeaway from the crowd-free season opener was how many people come together to make our game great. Same as in life, really. Stay kind. #Wereallinthistogether Umpire AFL afl.com.au/news/387224/an…

Obituary – Keith Lyons keithlyons.me/blog/2020/05/1…