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Record 1 2014-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soccer (Europe: Football)
CONT

Closing down opponents is ... of prime importance in the middle and defensive thirds of the field. ... the player nearest the man receiving the ball does the job; [but] the positioning of colleagues is important, too. ... closing down ... is often employed within a general plan.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soccer (Europe : football)
CONT

Le pressing est une action collective [...]. Car outre l'homme qui harcèle le porteur du ballon, il y a autour de lui tous ses partenaires qui resserrent l'étau [...]. Il existe deux sortes de pressing : celui qu'on exerce au milieu du terrain [...] et celui qui se pratique sur les défenseurs adverses [...]

Spanish

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