Meaning of offside trap | Babel Free

Definitions

A defensive play intended to catch the attacking team offside, generally in such a way that the defense line suddenly and simultaneously moves forward.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“He managed to beat the offside trap and clinch the winner.”

“But the visitors started the game in stunning fashion when Morten Gamst Pedersen dinked forward a clever looping pass and Kalinic beat the offside trap, surged into the box and beautifully placed the ball past goalkeeper Scott Carson.”

CEFR level