offside trap
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.
Equivalents
3 more languages
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
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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