Last updated: 4 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
Possessions & pace
Estimated possessions
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Frequently asked questions
Why adjust for possessions?
A team that plays fast scores more points simply because it has more possessions. Rating offenses per 100 possessions removes pace, so you compare true efficiency, not just speed.
Does a faster pace always mean a better offense?
Not necessarily — pace measures how many possessions a team uses, not how efficiently they score on each one. A fast-paced team can still have a poor offensive rating if it's generating a high volume of low-quality, rushed shots rather than efficient ones.