Rush success rate
In American football, the word “rush success rate” is derived from a broader statistic known as “success rate,” an advanced metric used to measure the efficiency of plays in a game. Here’s an explanation of the concept and how it’s used in rushing plays:
<strongDefinition of the General Success Rate:
Success Rate is an analytic method used to measure the efficiency of plays by determining if a specific play successfully obtained a certain portion of the yards required for a new set of downs, considering the down and distance at the start of the play. A play is considered successful if it achieves at least 50% of the required yardage on first down, 70% on second down, and 100% on third and fourth downs 1 2.
Compared to traditional yards per play statistics, this metric provides a more nuanced picture of a play’s success because it considers game situational factors such as the down and distance to go 3.
Rushing Application:
When applied to rushing plays, the rush success rate evaluates the performance of running plays in reaching the aforementioned yardage goals. It’s a tool to track how frequently a rushing play puts the offense in a good position or results in a first down, contributing to the team’s total efficiency.
Some definitions may differ significantly; for example, one source defines a successful first-down rush as a gain of six yards or more, or at least 40% of the required yardage, eliminating certain sorts of plays such as scrambles, kneels, and penalties 4.
Rushing Success Rate Over Average (SROA) compares a team’s or player’s rush success rate to league or positional averages, offering a relative measure of effectiveness 5.
This metric assists teams, analysts, and fans better understand the success of rushing plays in various game scenarios, providing a more complete view of an offense’s performance.