man-to-man
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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
When opponents apply man-to-man pressure, finding a free man is harder.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
As the season progressed, man-to-man pressure has been a key trend.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 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
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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