Soccer Tactics

noun a tactic in soccer where a team applies immediate pressure on the opposing team's players after losing possession of the ball, in order to regain control and prevent a counterattack

• The team's gegenpressing tactics proved to be effective in disrupting the opponent's possession.
• Our coach wants us to focus on gegenpressing to win the ball back quickly.
• Gegenpressing is all about putting pressure on the other team to force mistakes.
• In business, gegenpressing can be compared to staying proactive and always one step ahead of the competition.

noun a style of football in which every player is comfortable playing in any position on the field, often associated with the Dutch national team in the 1970s

adjective describing the style of football played in this manner

noun a term used to describe a specific style of play often associated with Spanish football

• The team's success can be attributed to their implementation of the tiki taka style of play.
• I love watching teams play tiki taka football, it's so entertaining!
• That team's tiki taka game is on point!
• In the business world, tiki taka strategy refers to quick decision-making and seamless coordination.