football play

• Eine konkrete strategische Aktion oder Bewegungsabfolge, die von einer Mannschaft im American Football oder Fußball während des Spiels ausgeführt wird, z. B. ein Pass, ein Lauf oder ein Standardspielzug.

A specific strategic action or set of movements executed by a team in American football or association football (soccer) during a game, such as a pass, run, or set piece.

1. Planned action in American footballB2formalamerican

   A specific, pre-arranged set of movements and strategies executed by a team during a down in American football.

   Spielzug im American Football

   • The quarterback called an audible to change the football play at the line of scrimmage.
   • The coach designed a new football play to exploit the defense's weakness.
   • The running back executed the football play perfectly, gaining ten yards.

2. Sequence in soccerB2formalbritish

   A specific, planned sequence of passes and movements by a team in soccer (football) to create a scoring opportunity.

   Spielzug

   • The team practiced a corner kick football play all week.
   • The midfielder orchestrated a beautiful football play that led to a goal.
   • The defender broke up the opponent's football play with a timely tackle.