In possession
When a player from a team is in controlled possession of the ball
The team are preparing the attack in Zone 1 and Zone 2 with all 4 opposition players between the ball and their goal. The opposition are in a low block and no pressure is applied to the ball carrier.
The team are preparing the attack in Zone 1 and Zone 2 with all 4 opposition players between the ball and their goal. The opposition are in a high block and no pressure is applied to the ball carrier.
The team are preparing the attack in Zone 1 and Zone 2 with all 4 opposition players between the ball and their goal. The opposition are applying pressure to the ball carrier.
A sequence of play with a series of passes in Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4 in an attempt to create a scoring opportunity.
A long pass or throw from Zone 1 or Zone 2 towards the opposition half against an organised defence.
An action by an individual player in an attempt to create a scoring opportunity.
After recovering the ball, a quick attack where the opposition are in a recovery unorganised defensive state.
A long pass or throw from Zone 1 towards the opposition half against an organised defence following a re-start of play.
After recovering the ball a quick attack where the opposition are in a recovery unorganised defensive state.
Out of possession
When a player from the opposition team has controlled possession of the ball
Pressure is applied to the ball carrier in the opposite half of the pitch (Zone 3 and Zone 4) by 2 or more players.
Pressure is applied to the ball carrier in the opposite half of the pitch (Zone 3 and Zone 4) by a single player.
2 or more players are positioned in the opposition half in an organised defensive state however are not applying pressure to the ball carrier.
All 4 players are positioned inside their half in an organised defensive state.
After turning over the ball the players are returning to their own half in an unorganised defensive state.
After losing possession of the ball the player(s) immediately put pressure on the ball carrier in an attempt to instantly recover possession of the ball.
Set-plays
A distribution action to restart the play from either a corner, freekick, throw-in, kick-off or penalty
The phase of play following a kick-off.
The phase of play following a corner kick.
The phase of play following an attacking throw-in with the hands or feet.
The phase of play following a free kick from Zone 1 on the pitch.
The phase of play following a free kick from Zone 2 on the pitch.
The phase of play following a free kick from Zone 3 on the pitch.
An attempt at goal from 9m.