Progressive pass

How it is used

Not every forward pass qualifies; thresholds and pitch-zone conditions vary between datasets.

Example sentences

1. The defender's progressive pass moved us from our half into an attacking position.

   The statistic recognises meaningful forward distance gained.

2. Two providers gave different progressive-pass counts for the same match.

   Different classification rules can change the reported count.

Common collocations

• complete a progressive pass
• progressive-pass count
• progressive passing

Related terms

• passA kick, header or throw that sends the ball to a teammate. As a verb, to pass means to send the ball to a teammate in this way.
• through ballA forward pass played between or behind defenders into space, so that a teammate can run onto it and go through on goal.

More terms: Match Commentary Phrases

• equaliser
• hat-trick
• nil
• back of the net
• against the run of play
• commentator
• woodwork
• top bins
• screamer
• howler
• man on
• player of the match