tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525941472055852858.post4615888368680197912..comments2023-11-17T08:51:06.601+00:00Comments on EBU Internationals Blog: U16s Diary - Day 6EBUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05012492040340807726noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525941472055852858.post-9448510576030060122018-08-13T15:20:35.515+01:002018-08-13T15:20:35.515+01:00Did they really under-perform on the 1st 2 days, o...Did they really under-perform on the 1st 2 days, or was it that we just played better teams? At risk of starting a statistical battle...:<br /><br />The mean VPs per match of the first 8 (or 10) teams we played was 11.2 (or 11.4), as measured across all 17 matches. Our average score in the first 8 (or 10) matches was 9.0 (or 8.4). This is pretty consistent with us performing at 10 VPs per match against the whole field, but we actually played against top-table oppos. (We could get technical and form a null hypothesis and get our stats table out, but maybe another day).<br /><br />The mean VPs per match of the last 9 (or 7) teams we played was 8.8 (or 7.9). Our average score in these matches was 12.6 (or 14.5). This is consistent with performing around 2VPs per match better than average in the 2nd half, which if replicated on the first two days matches (another 16-20 VPs) would have been enough to qualify in about 6th position.<br /><br />So there was a slight improvement, but it is more explained by playing stronger opposition at the start. Did this have a demoralising effect? Maybe not as the kids bounced back well, and showed great resilience.<br /><br />Best of luck carrying that forward into the plate after a great start. But most of all, enjoy the experience.<br /><br /><br />A Dad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525941472055852858.post-84598831641832082192018-08-13T09:36:26.887+01:002018-08-13T09:36:26.887+01:00A brave effort; ninth is indeed a terrible place t...A brave effort; ninth is indeed a terrible place to finish (but better than 10th). <br />Did jet-lag play any part in the slow start? Do you know if the other European teams arrived a day earlier? Or are there some acclimatisation tips that could have been followed? Simon Cocheméhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986845610864240480noreply@blogger.com