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Hold the Line

in Other, Tactics

Hold the line is a call to ensure that defenders stay together on the same line and hold their position on the field. MORE

Low Press

in Other, Tactics

Low press describes a defensive tactic in which a team sits back and allows the opposition to attack, with the aim of winning the ball and making a counter attack. MORE

Info on the Pass

in Other, Tactics

Info on the pass is a coaching term used to encourage players to communicate when passing the ball. MORE

Dummy

in Other, Tactics

Dummy describes the deception employed when a player lets the ball run past him or through his legs to a team mate. MORE

One-Two

in Other, Tactics

A one-two is a passing movement used by two players in order to go beyond or between defenders. MORE

Set and Go

in Other, Tactics

Set and go is a movement used by a centre forward. MORE

Drop Off

in Other, Tactics

Drop off is a delaying tactic used when a team is defending against a fast attack, or a counter attack. MORE

Force Inside

in Other, Tactics

Force inside is a defensive tactic. The nearest defender to the ball goes to pressure the opponent and block forward momentum. MORE

Force Outside

in Other, Tactics

When forcing outside, the defending team gets compact to stop the opponents passing in the centre of the pitch. MORE

Collapse Around the Ball

in Other, Tactics

The term collapse around the ball is used to describe how a team’s defenders drop back to support a team mate pressing the ball. MORE