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Progressive Passes
Build-Up Play
What it is
Passes that advance the ball at least 10 metres toward the opponent's goal. Measures the team's verticality. >80/game = Very vertical | 50-80 = Normal | <50 = Slow/patient.
Formula
Progressive Pass = pass that reduces the distance to the opponent's goal by ≥10m
Real Example
Manchester City: 95 progressive passes/game → Maximum verticality and chance creation.
When to Use
Teams with high progressive passes create more chances near goal; useful for predicting Over in goals markets.