Many event definitions use specific pitch areas to describe where an action takes place, ends or starts from. To ensure consistency throughout the platform, the pitch is divided into several predefined zones. The sections below explain each of these areas.
Own Half and Opponent Half
The pitch is divided into two equal halves based on the team's perspective.
Own Half: The half where the team is defending its own goal
Opponent Half: The half where the team is attacking the opponent's goal
Thirds
The pitch is also divided into three horizontal sections.
First Third: The third closest to the team's own goal
Middle Third: The central section of the pitch
Final Third: The third closest to the opponent's goal
Penalty Box
The Penalty Box is the area directly in front of the goal.
Some event definitions also refer to the Central Zone Penalty Box, which represents the central area within the penalty box.
Half Spaces
Half spaces are the channels between the central area of the pitch and the wide flanks. These zones are commonly used to analyse player positioning and attacking movements.
The following half space definitions are used:
Half Space: The half space covering the full length of the pitch
Half Space Final Third: The half space located within the attacking final third
Flanks
The flanks are the wide areas along both touchlines. These zones are frequently used to analyse wide play.
Crossing Zones identify the wide attacking areas from which crosses are typically delivered into the penalty area.
Danger Zones
Danger Zones represent areas with a high probability of creating or scoring goals.
The following danger zones are used:
Assist Zone: Areas from which passes are most likely to result in goal-scoring opportunities or assists
Hot Zone: The most dangerous central scoring area directly in front of the goal