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. Get stretched, though, and the space between the lines becomes a hotbed of chances. In a tiring second half, watch which team stretches first.
Analysts say“They're staying compact. Their opponents have got a bit stretched, and space is opening up between the lines.”
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