Half-turn
Meaning in football (soccer), with examples
In football (soccer), half-turn means: A partly turned body position that helps a receiver see and play towards the attacking direction.
In Turkish: yarım dönüş
How it is used
Usually appears in receive on the half-turn or take the ball on the half-turn in coaching language.
Example sentences
She received on the half-turn and immediately saw the winger's run.
The open body position gives access to the forward view.
The defender stayed tight to stop him taking the ball on the half-turn.
Pressure prevents the receiver from opening towards the attack.
Common collocations
- receive on the half-turn
- take the ball on the half-turn
- play on the half-turn
Related terms
More terms: Match Actions & Skills
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