Table 3.
Categorical cores, degree of openness, and definitions related to the criterion “end of the ball possession.”
| Categorical cores | Degree of openness |
|---|---|
| Technical action | Pass, wrong pass, throw-in, hand pass by goalkeeper, low side-volley pass by goalkeeper, high side-volley pass by goalkeeper, dropkick by goalkeeper, shot interception by a field player, shot deflected by a field player, shot off target, goal, goal rebound, shot cleared by goalkeeper, shot caught by goalkeeper, tackle, pass interception by goalkeeper, deflection by a field player, deflection by the goalkeeper, rebound by a teammate, half time/full time, throw-in (ball went out of the side-line), offside, goal kick (ball went out of the goal line), foul of the ball possessor, foul on the ball possessor, foul of a teammate, and foul of a defensive player |
| Body part | Foot, thigh, hand, head, chest, and fist |
| Height | Flat ball, medium height ball (ankle to waist), and high (above the waist) |
| Zone where ball possession end (Figures 1, 2) | Zone 1, zone 2, zone 3, zone 4, zone 5, zone 6, zone 7, ball went out of the opposing goal line, ball went out of the own goal line, player lost the ball possession in a kick-off is performed, corner from zone 1, corner from zone 3, player lost the possession of the ball in a goal kick, player lost the possession of the ball in a throw-in, player lost the possession of the ball in a penalty kick, goal area, central zone of penalty area, right zone of penalty area, left zone of penalty area, and outside of penalty area |
| Goalkeeper zone intervention (Figure 2) | Goal area, central zone of penalty area, right zone of penalty area, left zone of penalty area, and outside of penalty area |
| Zone where ball ends (Figure 1) | Zone 1, zone 2, zone 3, zone 4, zone 5, zone 6, zone 7, kick off, goal kick, corner from zone 1, corner from zone 3, throw-in from zone 1, throw-in from zone 4, throw-in from zone 6, throw-in from zone 3 |
| Numerical situation (offense players vs. defense players)1 | 3v1, 2v1, 3v2, 1v1, 1v0, 1v2, 1v3, 2v2, another equality, another inferiority, and another superiority |
| Numerical situation with opponent goalkeeper (Offense players vs. Defense players + Goalkeeper)1 | No goalkeeper, 3v1+G, 2v1+G, 3v2+G, 1v1+G, 1v0+G, 1v2+G, 1v3+G, 2v2+G, another equality, another inferiority, and another superiority |
| Numerical situation with own goalkeeper (Goalkeeper with ball + Offense players vs. Defense players)1 | The goalkeeper has not the possession of the ball, G+2v1, G+1v1, Gv1, G, G+2v2, Gv2, Gv3, another equality, another inferiority, and another superiority |
| Defensive pressing lines overcome 2 | None, one pressing line, two pressing lines, three pressing lines, and four pressing lines |
| Teammate support 3 | Yes and no |
1The number of players is counted between the line created by the ball and the goal. 2Organization of defensive lines of players who are between the initial zone of the ball reception and the initial zone of the finishing phase. 3Support from teammate: any teammate supports the possessor of the ball in less than 4 m, without a defensive player on, and with a clear pass possibility.