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man-to-man

[man-tuh-man] / ˈmæn təˈmæn /






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PSG step up to defend in a man-to-man fashion but because Merino drops into central midfield without Pacho following him - one of PSG's midfielders has to come across to mark him.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Against high man-to-man pressing, the long ball over the opponent's attack and midfield is also a valuable tactic.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Bournemouth pressed in a strict, aggressive man-to-man fashion and as they followed the winger into awkward positions, O'Reilly burst into the open space.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Against Madrid, Bayern set up to man-to-man from opposition goal-kicks.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He was trying to impress this on the sophomores and, in this game, that meant constantly changing the defense to keep the other team off guard; man-to-man, and zone, 1-2-2, 1-3-1.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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