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Hydration Breaks or Momentum Stoppers?
Posted on 6/17/26 at 11:42 am
Posted on 6/17/26 at 11:42 am
I know a lot of the criticism about Hydration Breaks (HB) has been directed towards the way FIFA was able to introduce more advertising revenue.
However, I’ve wondered how it fits into the tactical strategy and what effects it has had on in-game performance. After all, unlike many sports in the US, there are no time outs and players are no allowed to go to the sidelines even if there is stoppage for an extended period.
I’ve only found one “study” of the effect and that was on ESPN. Frankly, I expected it to make more of a difference because you could adjust tactics that weren’t working during these breaks.
But, mainly seems to effect possession % after HB’s than goals scored according to the limited data from 5 matches they gave (see below)
However, I’ve wondered how it fits into the tactical strategy and what effects it has had on in-game performance. After all, unlike many sports in the US, there are no time outs and players are no allowed to go to the sidelines even if there is stoppage for an extended period.
I’ve only found one “study” of the effect and that was on ESPN. Frankly, I expected it to make more of a difference because you could adjust tactics that weren’t working during these breaks.
But, mainly seems to effect possession % after HB’s than goals scored according to the limited data from 5 matches they gave (see below)
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Posted on 6/17/26 at 12:52 pm to Smokin Joe Dumas
Oh look another thread about this.
It’s brought up in every game.
Just get used to it. It is what is by now.
It’s brought up in every game.
Just get used to it. It is what is by now.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 1:10 pm to Smokin Joe Dumas
Ad revenue.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:05 pm to Smokin Joe Dumas
Honestly, I think the graphs are pretty interesting. Clear momentum shifts before and after the hydration breaks.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 4:34 pm to Smokin Joe Dumas
The ads were obviously going to happen.
But these drinks breaks have happened before. This is not new.
But these drinks breaks have happened before. This is not new.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 4:56 pm to dgnx6
A 3 minute break that adds an opportunity for tactical changes is actually a positive thing, IMO.
This is something that bothers core soccer fans, doesn't bother new soccer fans, and won't be a complaint for long. I think the complaints will just disappear.
This is something that bothers core soccer fans, doesn't bother new soccer fans, and won't be a complaint for long. I think the complaints will just disappear.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 5:01 pm to moneyg
quote:If it’s a good thing why only 3 minutes? Why not 30
A 3 minute break that adds an opportunity for tactical changes is actually a positive thing, IMO.
No reason to half arse reward mediocre coaching unable to keep up with the game as it’s been for almost 130 years, let’s get even more retarded
This post was edited on 6/17/26 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 6/17/26 at 5:47 pm to GrimaceBallz
Good. Continue to make threads about it. FIFA should hear non stop about how dumb it is.
All a sham to pretend it’s hotter than normal.
All a sham to pretend it’s hotter than normal.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 9:30 pm to ezride25
quote:Telemundo keeping it OG the best they can and not breaking to commercials like fox.
Ad revenue
Posted on 6/17/26 at 11:39 pm to RemouladeSawce
quote:
If it’s a good thing why only 3 minutes? Why not 30
That's easy - it's because they're not trying to serve the same purpose as halftime. If you're trying to sell the breaks, they're a good thing because they're adding a brand-new chance for strategy, coaching, tactics etc. A chance for great coaching to separate & gain an advantage. It's expanding the game. And 9 figures of Ad revenue is the cherry on top that makes the execs jizz their suits.
On another note, why is there a break at all? Tradition.
Are the new breaks interfering with the purpose of the original break??
Change = bad is human nature, but once you get past that are the breaks truly diminishing the game or not??
Posted on 6/18/26 at 1:54 am to Smokin Joe Dumas
I'm sure it's just coincidence that all of these charts featured close games between two teams that played relatively evenly throughout the whole game with momentum swings in either direction with or without the hydration break.
This post was edited on 6/18/26 at 1:55 am
Posted on 6/18/26 at 9:45 am to RemouladeSawce
quote:
If it’s a good thing why only 3 minutes? Why not 30
Because a 3 minute break impacts the viewing experience much less negatively...perhaps even positively.
Posted on 6/18/26 at 3:19 pm to Drewbie
There haven’t been that many games where the score was completely lopsided. No games haven’t had a water break.
FWIW, I would like to see graphs comparing this to other similar matches from previous World Cups that didn’t have water breaks.
FWIW, I would like to see graphs comparing this to other similar matches from previous World Cups that didn’t have water breaks.
Posted on 6/18/26 at 5:38 pm to Smokin Joe Dumas
quote:Score is hardly relevant. If you were to post the Spain vs. Cape Verde chart the momentum would almost exclusively be toward Spain, yet the game ended in a draw. We're talking about who is dictating the run of play. Out of the 5 charts posted, only one game had a team completely hogging possession for extremely long stretches of time, Australia v. Turkey. Funnily enough, it's also one of the only charts that shows a team maintaining momentum through a break.
There haven’t been that many games where the score was completely lopsided.
What I'm saying is that all of these games were back and forth regardless of breaks. It's more cherry-picking than any kind of actual indicator.
Posted on 6/18/26 at 7:02 pm to Drewbie
Although you make good points, I will say that it’s not “cherry picking” - at least not by me. It’s just the only ones I could find. They were done right after the first couple of days. Well before Spain played.
Would have liked to see graphs of some of the more lopsided matches though (not necessarily scores)
Would have liked to see graphs of some of the more lopsided matches though (not necessarily scores)
Posted on 6/19/26 at 9:37 am to GrimaceBallz
Feed Lachlan , James and Rupert along with Blackrock with advertiser revenue.
Posted on 6/19/26 at 10:09 am to Smokin Joe Dumas
It's still a small sample size, give it through the group stages and we'll have some decent data by then hopefully
Posted on 6/19/26 at 11:08 am to Smokin Joe Dumas
Posted on 6/19/26 at 12:43 pm to MetArl15
So what are predictions? 3-1 USA for me
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