man-to-man
Example Sentences
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Although a possession-based coach, Alonso has shown the flexibility and intelligence to look for solutions against man-to-man pressure.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Brazil didn't always apply a full man-to-man press but at times they did well to cut off one side of the pitch.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The most obvious answer is a man-to-man press across the pitch.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
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
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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