Progressive Pass
A completed pass that moves the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal under a stated distance rule.
Definition
A pass that moves the ball about twelve metres forward can change the next question for the defence. Progressive passes help separate territory-gaining circulation from sterile possession. Exact thresholds vary. StarkPitch Match Analysis maps currently use the football-ai rendering rule of roughly twelve metres or more.
Analysts often report raw progressive counts. They also report progressive share, which is progressive passes as a percentage of completed passes.
Caution
High progressive volume does not automatically mean better chances or tactical superiority. Read the end zones. Pair them with shot maps.