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Second ball

Meaning in football (soccer), with examples

nounCommon term

In football (soccer), second ball means: A loose ball available after an initial challenge, clearance or aerial duel.

In Turkish: ikinci top

How it is used

Teams win or compete for second balls; the term concerns the next contest for possession.

Example sentences

  1. We lost the header but won the second ball outside the box.

    The next loose ball matters even after losing the first duel.

  2. Their midfielders stayed close to collect second balls from long passes.

    Supporting positions prepare players for the ball after the first contact.

Common collocations

  • win the second ball
  • compete for second balls
  • collect second balls
  • defensive midfielderA midfielder who plays just in front of the defence, breaks up the opponents' attacks and keeps the ball moving with simple passes.
  • headerA shot or pass made by hitting the ball with the head, usually with the forehead.

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