Passes Per Defensive Action
PPDA
Passes Per Defensive Action — How many opponent passes are allowed per one defensive action.
1💬 In a nutshell
“A press-intensity meter — the lower, the fiercer.”
2🎬 See it move
An original tactics board (blue = the team in focus, red = the opponent; attacking left to right). The board animates on its own.
⚽ Open the interactive version (117 more terms, each with its own board)
3🔍 Why it matters — what to watch for
It proves with numbers, not vibes, whether a team presses. PPDA 8 = challenging every 8 passes = ultra-aggressive; 20 = “go ahead and keep it,” a retreating side. A staple of tactics writing.
Articles put it“PPDA of 7.9 this week — their most aggressive game of the season.”