Retreat
リトリート
Retreat — Not pressing, and dropping everyone back into your own half.
1💬 In a nutshell
“Don't chase — head back to the castle and shut the gate.”
2🎬 See it move
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 opposite of pressing: it saves legs and makes you hard to counter. Spot the switch between “time to press” and “time to drop” and you read the manager's intent. Retreating with a lead and 10 minutes left is a classic.
Analysts say“No risks here — they retreat. They've switched to defending from a set block.”
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