Receiving pressure

FIFA, 15 Nov 2021

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          When receiving possession of the ball, what pressure is the player under and how is that pressure classified? Receiving pressure is assessed at the time when a player takes their first touch.

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          Direct pressure

          At the point of receipt, a player is under clear pressure from an opponent who is actively attempting to disrupt or contest for possession. Any body contact between the attacker and the defender also equates to direct pressure.

          Indirect pressure

          At the point of receipt, the player is under pressure from an opponent trying to control the direction in which the ball can be played. The opposition player is not within an appropriate distance to compete for possession and is not attempting to directly recover possession themselves.

          No pressure

          At the point of receipt, the player is under no pressure and is able to perform an action freely in any direction.