Performance Analysis With Constraints

Definition

Constraint-driven analytics asks: which observed behavior, if changed, would most move the needle? The answer drives the next block's constraint design.

Why it matters

Most analytics ends at the insight. The constraint is the bridge from insight to changed behavior.

Examples

• Data shows late-clock isos at 0.78 PPP. Constraint: any shot in the last 6 seconds must come after a PnR or DHO.
• Data shows 28% corner-3 frequency. Target: 35%. Constraint: any kick to the corner = +1.

Practical application

• Pair every analytics report with a proposed practice constraint.
• Re-measure after a block to test whether the constraint moved the metric.

Common mistakes

• Showing players the number without the behavioral solution.