Formation
TacticsThe arrangement of players on the pitch (e.g., 4-4-2, 4-3-3).
Related Terms in Tactics
Offside Trap
A defensive tactic where defenders step forward simultaneously to put an attacking player in an offside position.
Gegenpressing
A tactic (popularized by Jurgen Klopp) where a team immediately attempts to win back possession after losing the ball, rather than falling back to defend.
False 9
A striker who drops deep into midfield rather than staying near the opponent's defensive line, intended to disrupt defensive marking.
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