man-to-man
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Brighton use this back pass as a pressing trigger to switch from their zonal defence into a man-to-man approach.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
As difficult as it is to overcome a man-to-man press executed as well as Brighton's, Arteta's track record suggests he will likely find ways to minimise its effectiveness against his side.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
In recent seasons, there has been a rise in man-to-man pressure that has made building out from the back challenging.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The 49ers were in man-to-man coverage and lost track of the Chargers quarterback.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Midway in the first quarter, when he had seen the Cooper cornerback go into motion before the play started, he knew they were going to be in man-to-man.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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