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man-to-man

[man-tuh-man] / ˈmæn təˈmæn /






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Against high man-to-man pressing, the long ball over the opponent's attack and midfield is also a valuable tactic.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

He went man-to-man even when Dembele dropped very deep.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

A clear trend in world football has been the increase in man-to-man defending, something Premier League coaches Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta have stressed all season.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Igor Tudor, who succeed Frank on an interim basis but lasted just seven matches, obviously struggled at Spurs but what he did do was to introduce man-to-man marking as their main defensive tactic.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Midway in the first quarter, when he had seen the Cooper cornerback go into motion before the play started, he knew they were going to be in man-to-man.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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