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Definition gegenpressing in British English

gegenpressing noun

noun
1

a style of play in football/soccer that involves quick counter attacks designed to catch the opposition defence at its least organised

Example

The transition from attack to defence has become as significant as the transition from defence to attack, and part of the reason for that is gegenpressing.

Definition gegenpressing in British English