man-to-man
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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
PSG, known for their ability to press intensely and often in a man-to-man fashion, stepped up to Arsenal as they looked to build out from the back.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
He went man-to-man even when Dembele dropped very deep.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
As the season progressed, man-to-man pressure has been a key trend.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 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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