noun
General Slang
tap-in
TAP-in · noun · informal
A goal scored from very close range with minimal effort.
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An easy finish from a yard or two out, requiring only a simple touch to roll the ball over the line.
“The cross was perfect and left him a tap-in at the far post.”
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tap-in In A Sentence
The cross was perfect and left him a tap-in at the far post.
Origin & Usage
Literal: the ball is merely 'tapped' into an open goal.
Variants
tap in
People Also Ask
What is a tap-in in football?
It is an easy goal scored from very close to the line, needing only a light touch to guide the ball in.
What is the difference between a tap-in and a sitter?
A tap-in is an easy goal that gets scored; a sitter is any easy chance, which may or may not be converted.
Are tap-ins undervalued?
Some fans see them as easy, but strikers earn them by getting into the right position, and they count exactly the same as any other goal.
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