noun
General Slang
holding role
HOHL-ding rohl · noun · informal
A defensive midfielder shielding the back line.
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Definitions
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A midfield position focused on sitting deep, breaking up attacks and protecting the defenders behind.
“He sat in the holding role and let the others get forward.”
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holding role In A Sentence
He sat in the holding role and let the others get forward.
Origin & Usage
Tactical term; the player 'holds' the position in front of defence.
Variants
holding midfielder
People Also Ask
What is a holding role in football?
It's a deep-lying midfield position that shields the back four, breaks up opposition attacks and lets other midfielders push forward.
Is a holding midfielder the same as a defensive midfielder?
Largely yes. Both terms describe the player who sits in front of the defence and does the protective, ball-winning work.
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