Gegenpressing
TacticsA tactic (popularized by Jurgen Klopp) where a team immediately attempts to win back possession after losing the ball, rather than falling back to defend.
Related Terms in Tactics
Formation
The arrangement of players on the pitch (e.g., 4-4-2, 4-3-3).
Zone Defense
A defensive strategy where defenders guard a specific area of the pitch rather than a specific player.
Offside Trap
A defensive tactic where defenders step forward simultaneously to put an attacking player in an offside position.
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