noun
General Slang
flick-on
FLIK-on · noun · slang
A glancing touch that helps the ball on to a teammate.
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A header or touch, usually from a long ball or throw, that redirects the ball onward for a teammate to run onto.
“The target man won the flick-on and the winger raced clear.”
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flick-on In A Sentence
The target man won the flick-on and the winger raced clear.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive British usage; the ball is 'flicked on' rather than controlled.
People Also Ask
What is a flick-on in football?
It is a glancing header or touch, usually off a long ball or throw-in, that helps the ball travel onward to a teammate rather than controlling it.
Who typically does a flick-on?
A target man or tall striker often wins headers at the near post and flicks the ball on for runners behind the defence.
How is a flick-on different from a header at goal?
A flick-on redirects the ball onward to a teammate with a subtle touch, whereas a header at goal aims to score directly.
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