one-twos
Jab-cross sequences repeatedly
One-twos is the plural of one-two, a quick exchange in which something passes back and forth between two parties.
In soccer, it's a passing combination where a player passes to a teammate and immediately receives the ball back: They worked a series of one-twos through the defense.
In boxing, it's a jab followed instantly by a cross.
The term captures any rapid two-beat sequence or exchange.
Move beyond or decline
- give-and-goPass-then-receive offensive maneuver
- through-ballPass splitting the defense
- attackingActively engaging offensively
- buildupGradual accumulation over time
assist · triangles · interplay · movement · possession · tiki-taka · overlap · linkup
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- countReckon a total
- tempoRate of musical performance
- downbeatNegatively toned or dispirited
pulse · accent · measure · time-signature · waltz · step · cadence · conductor
pass
Move beyond or decline
- give-and-goPass-then-receive offensive maneuver
- through-ballPass splitting the defense
- attackingActively engaging offensively
buildup · assist · triangles · interplay · movement · possession · tiki-taka · overlap · linkup · midfield
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
downbeat · pulse · accent · measure · time-signature · waltz · step · cadence · conductor · metronome
combination
Joining of multiple elements
counterpunch · flurry · hook · uppercut · clinch · footwork · orthodox · southpaw · feint · slip
toilet
Waste disposal fixture
loo · potty · lavatory · bowels · relief · privy · WC · outhouse · latrine
- Soccer Termsgoals, scoring, shots, shooting, striker
- soccer techniquesfree kick, corner kick, penalty spot, goal kick, throw-in
- midfielderscentral midfielder, attacking midfielder, defensive midfielder, holding midfielder, playmaker
one-twossolo runs
Unassisted advances toward goal
long balls · jabs · pot shots