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Underlap

Meaning in football (soccer), with examples

nounAdvanced term

In football (soccer), underlap means: A supporting forward run made inside a teammate who is carrying the ball in a wide position.

In Turkish: içten bindirme

How it is used

Contrast with an overlap, which goes outside the ball carrier.

Example sentences

  1. The full-back's underlap drew a defender away from the winger.

    The inside runner creates a choice for the defending team.

  2. She timed her underlap to receive a pass inside the penalty area.

    The same inside route can become a direct passing option.

Common collocations

  • make an underlap
  • underlapping run
  • time an underlap
  • full-backA defender who plays on the right or left side of the back line, defending against wingers and often joining attacks down the flank.
  • wingerAn attacking player who plays near the touchline on the right or left, using pace and dribbling to beat defenders and create chances.

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