Sports analytics is the analysis of sports data, including components of sports such as player performance, business operations, and recruitment. 
 
The data offers an advantage to both individuals and teams participating in a competition and sports enterprises. Sports analytics uses the application of mathematical and statistical rules to sports. It's divided into on-field and off-field analytics. 
 
On-field analytics enhance the performance of players and coaching staff by focusing on their strategies and fitness. 
 
Off-field analytics use statistics to assist the owners of the sport entities to arrive at decisions leading to increased growth and profitability of their business.