Pressing direction

FIFA, 15 Nov 2021

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          At the point the attacking player executes a pressing action, in what direction is the defending player attempting to guide the attacking player and the classification of that direction.

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          Shown inside

          A player makes a deliberate attempt to force the opposition player with the ball towards the centre of the pitch.

          Shown outside

          A player makes a deliberate attempt to force the opposition player with the ball away from the centre of the pitch.

          Neutral

          A player does not clearly attempt to force the opposition player with the ball towards or away from the centre of the pitch.

          From behind

          A player makes a deliberate attempt to close space between themselves and the opposition player on the ball from behind the opposition player.