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