English Explanatory Dictionary

Pagan's Paddock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sporting tactic in which a large amount of space is deliberately left open in the attacking area of the ground, into which players can run.
  2. A large amount of space on a sportsground, often created by this tactic.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Pagan's Paddock.

Word forms

Pagan's Paddock Pagan's Paddocks

Etymology

In reference to Denis Pagan, the coach who popularised the tactic in the 1990s.

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