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Counterattack

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An attacking play that occurs as an immediate response to an opponent's attack, often when the opponent is vulnerable.

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Play Action Pass

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In American football, a deceptive offensive play where a team fakes a run to draw defenders in, then attempts a pass.

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Press Defense

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A defensive tactic used to put pressure on the opposing team's ball handlers before they can set up their offensive play.

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Fast Break

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An offensive strategy in basketball where a team quickly moves down the court in an attempt to score before the defense can set up.

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High Press

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A tactical strategy in soccer where players apply intense pressure on the opposition high up the pitch to force turnovers.

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False Start

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In sports like track and swimming, a violation in which a competitor moves before the signal to start, leading to disqualification or penalty.

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Man-to-Man Defense

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A defensive strategy where each defender is responsible for guarding a single opponent.

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Offensive Strategy

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A plan designed to score points or goals in a team sport.

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Zone Defense

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A defensive strategy where each player is responsible for defending a specific area of the court or field instead of marking a specific opponent.

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Clearing

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The action of hitting or passing the ball/puck away from one's own goal area to reduce scoring danger, commonly used in soccer and hockey.

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Serve-and-Volley

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A playstyle in tennis where a player moves rapidly towards the net after serving, aiming to put pressure on the opponent's return.

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Power Play

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In hockey, a situation where one team has more players on the ice due to an opponent's penalty, giving them a numerical advantage.

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Tiki-taka

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A style of play in soccer characterized by short passing and movement, maintaining possession, and working the ball through various channels.

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Screen Play

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In American football, a play in which the quarterback passes to a receiver or running back who is protected by a screen of blockers.

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Blitz

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In American football, a defensive strategy where additional players rush towards the quarterback in an effort to disrupt the offense.

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Pull Goalie

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In hockey, the strategy of removing the goalkeeper for an extra skater to increase offensive power, usually during a trailing situation.

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Defensive Strategy

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A plan intended to stop the opposing team from scoring and to regain possession of the ball or puck.

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Full-Court Press

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A basketball strategy where a team applies defensive pressure over the entire court, trying to force the offense into making mistakes.

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Pick and Roll

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A basketball play where a player sets a pick (screen) for a teammate handling the ball and then 'rolls' towards the basket to receive a pass.

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Boxing Out

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A technique used in basketball where a player positions themselves between an opponent and the basket to secure a rebound.

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