English Explanatory Dictionary

gegenpressing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tactic in which a team, after losing possession of the ball, immediately attempts to win back possession, rather than falling back to regroup.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of gegenpress

Word forms

gegenpressing

Etymology

From German, popularised by Ralf Rangnick (1958–), German football manager.

Synonyms

counterpressing
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