underpropping

Example Sentences

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It wasn't just on the outside either - he ranked in the top-five for underlapping runs, too.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Slot looked to tackle this by moving Wirtz back out wide in the second half against Spurs, with the German finding the underlapping Kerkez many times.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Those qualities will suit Amorim's style - as the danger is supposed to come from the movement of the full-backs, either out wide or underlapping.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

The Porto number 52 shows promising movement while underlapping or overlapping to hit the byline to cross, and can manoeuvre in tight spaces to curl a cross into the box, much as Alexander-Arnold does.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

Bradley's biggest strength perhaps is his off-ball movement, constantly darting with speed into underlapping runs beyond his winger to provide an option to pass to, and stretch the opposition backline.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025