Cutback

How it is used

Usually used for an attacking pass from a wide position near the byline.

Example sentences

1. Her cutback reached the midfielder arriving near the penalty spot.

   The backward direction serves a teammate arriving behind the ball.

2. The defender blocked the cutback before it reached our unmarked striker.

   Defending the return pass prevents a central shooting opportunity.

Common collocations

• low cutback
• meet a cutback
• cutback from the byline

Related terms

• crossA pass from the side of the pitch into the penalty area, aimed at a teammate who can head or shoot. As a verb, to cross means to deliver such a pass.
• assistThe final pass or touch that sets up a teammate to score a goal.

More terms: Match Actions & Skills

• goal
• score
• pass
• shot
• tackle
• header
• dribble
• save
• own goal
• clearance
• through ball
• first touch