Valuing the Effect of Off-Ball Runs in Increasing Dribble Success

I was invited to present my research on off-ball movement at the 2026 American Soccer Insights Summit. My research explored the effects of that off-ball runs (individaully and collectively) on the success of dribbling. I utilized SkillCorner and Wyscout data from the 2025 NWSL season and the 2024/25 WSL seasons.

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Key findings:

• Off-ball runs had a significant impact on dribbling success

• Off-ball movement patterns during dribbles can be defined

• Because movement patterns can be categorized, off-ball movement can be incorporated into trainings and implemented in ways that improve dribbling outcomes.

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Check out the slide deck or video below or download the paper.