#defence

Defenders stepping up together to catch attackers offside.

Completely dominating a direct opponent.

A spare central defender behind the back line.

Defending very deep in your own half.

Clearing the ball high and far into the stands.

Under sustained heavy pressure.

Kicking the ball away from your own goal.

A grounded move built to swat jumping opponents out of the sky.

Conceding no goals in a match.

A huge, immovable defender who blocks everything.

A shout warning a teammate an opponent is closing in.

A highly defensive, organised Italian tactical system.

To defend ultra-defensively with everyone behind the ball.