phase of play
TrainingA specific segment of the game (e.g., defense vs. attack in the final third) practiced in isolation, often on a half-field.
Related Terms in Training
Rondo
A training drill where a group of players in a circle passes the ball while one or more defenders inside the circle try to intercept it.
pattern of play
Rehearsed movements and passing sequences designed to break down opposition defenses.
keep-away
A basic possession game where one team tries to keep the ball from the other for as long as possible.
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