Compact / Stretched
コンパクト／間延び
Compact — Whether the shape is squeezed tight or stretched loose.
1💬 In a nutshell
“A tight shape is a fortress; a stretched one is a house left open to burglars.”
2🎬 See it move
◎ Compact
✕ Stretched
An original tactics board (blue = the team in focus, red = the opponent; attacking left to right). The board animates on its own.
⚽ Open the interactive version (117 more terms, each with its own board)
3🔍 Why it matters — what to watch for
The closer the front and back lines (compact), the fewer passing lanes the opponent finds. Conversely the gap between the lines the moment you stretch breeds chances. In a tiring second half, watch which team stretches first.
Analysts say“They're staying compact. The opponent's stretched a little, and the space between the lines is opening.”