offside trap
Coordinated backline advance
An offside trap is a defensive soccer tactic where defenders move upfield in unison just before an attacking pass, leaving opposing forwards in an offside position.
When executed well, it neutralizes attacks without physical challenges.
When mistimed, it leaves attackers with a clear path to goal: The defense stepped up to spring the offside trap, but the linesman kept his flag down.
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counterattack · stepping up · push up · pressing · squeeze · marking · off-side rule · timing · synchronized · goalkeeper · zone defense · soccer · possession · zonal · formation · flag · center-back · striker
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