Spielaufbau

build-up play

noun SHPEEL-owf-bow Rare

Also means

game development

Usage Note

Spielaufbau in football and handball refers to the structured phase of building an attack from the defensive third. Teams with good Spielaufbau can progress through lines under pressure; the term is also used in chess for the opening development of pieces.

Examples

"Der Trainer betonte die Bedeutung eines geduldigen Spielaufbaus von hinten."

Natural Translation

The coach stressed the importance of patient build-up play from the back.

Literal Translation

The trainer emphasised the importance of a patient game-build-up from behind.

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