What are the definitions of each action type?

In the Game Principles section of the Opponent Analysis report, you can assess performance of the opponent in multiple game phases. The three game phases are Build-up play, Chance creation and Out of possession which all provide insights on the upcoming opponent compared to the rest of the league in addition to Attacking and Defensive Statistics.

For all categories, the specific action types are made to further analyse performance in detail. Below, you will see the definitions for each specific action type:

Attacking statistics
Short Passing Rate (%)	Amount of short passes (<10m) relative to total passes.
Short Passing Accuracy (%)	Percentage of successful short passes.
Long Passing Rate (%)	Amount of long passes (>34m) relative to total passes.
Long Pass Accuracy (%)	Percentage of successful long passes.
Forward Passing Rate (%)	Amount of forward passes relative to total passes.
Forward Passing Accuracy	Percentage of successful forward passes.
Switches	Passes switching play from one side to the other.
Crosses	Passes crossing into the box from an attacking wide area.
Hot Zone Receptions	Passes received in the hot zone (top of score box).
Assist Zone Receptions	Passes received in the assist zone (wide final 3rd areas).
Half Space Receptions	Passes received in the half-space (on attacking half).
Flank Receptions	Passes received on the flank (on attacking half).
Take Ons	Take ons attempted while dribbling.
Key Passes	Passes resulting in a shot.
Pre-Key Passes	Passes followed by a pass resulting in a shot.

Defensive statistics
Air Challenge Win Ratio (%)	Amount of air duels won relative to total air duels.
Challenges	Defensive ground duels for the ball.
Tackles	Ball being retrieved from the opponent in a duel.
Fouls	Foul committed resulting in a free-kick or penalty for the opponent.
Recoveries	Loose ball being recovered an changing possession.
Interceptions	Pass being intercepted from the opponent.
Saves	Shot on target saved by the goalkeeper.
Save-Shot Ratio (%)	Amount of shots on target saved relative to total shots on target.
Clearances	Attempt to kick or head the ball away from the score box area.
Take Ons Faced	Amount of dribbles faced.
Corners Faced	Amount of corners conceded from the opponent.
Actions per Def. Action	Avg. number of opposing actions per defensive action (avg. sequence length)
Offensive Ball Wins	Balls won on the attacking half.

Build-up play
Wide pass	Pass that switches the play from one flank to the other
Long passing	Pass longer than 34 metres
Short passing	Pass shorter than 10 metres
Dribble overload	Dribble from the own third into the middle third in the centre of the pitch to create a numerical superiority in this area.
Build-up tempo low	In the first stage of attacking, progress the ball slowly.
Build-up flank	In the first phase of possession in the own or middle third, progress the ball over the flanks.
Build-up center	In the first phase of possession in the own or middle third, progress the ball through the middle of the field
Deep pass	Forward pass longer than 15 metres that ends in the final 25 metres of the pitch

Chance creation
Dribble into box	Dribble from outside the opponent penalty box into the opponent penalty box.
Cut inside	Dribble toward the center from the flank.
Shot outside the box	Shot from outside of the opponent penalty box
Chance creation over the flank	In the final stage of attacking, utilize space starting on the wings.
Chance creation through the centre	In the final stage of attacking, utilize space starting in the center of the field
Overlapping run	Fullbacks make runs over the flanks past the wingers.
Attacking headers	Attempt to score with the head.
Crossing	Look for chances by crossing the ball

Out of possession
Vertical compactness	Players are positioned close to each other in the length of the field resulting in defensive actions close to the vertical center of the pitch.
Horizontal compactness	Players are positioned close to each other in the width of the field resulting in defensive actions close to the horizontal center of the pitch.
High defensive line	High distance between the last defender and their goal when performing defensive actions.
Defensive headers	Header inside the own penalty box.
Power play	Attempt to win the ball by engaging in physical duels.
Pressure low zone	Pressure on the opponent in possession in the own third.
Pressure high zone	Pressure on the opponent in possession in the final third.
Counter pressing	Closing down or an attempt to win the ball back within 5 seconds after possession loss of the team.