Christmas tree formation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A formation consisting of four defenders, three central midfielders, two attacking midfielders, and one striker.

Word forms

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Etymology

An overhead diagram of the formation has a pointed shape, like a Christmas tree.

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