defensive formation

collocation in English

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defensive
adjective
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/dɪˈfen.sɪv/us
/dɪˈfen.sɪv/
used to protect someone or something ...
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formation
noun
uk
/fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/us
/fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
the way something is naturally made or the way it has ...
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(Definition ofdefensiveandformationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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His army resumed itsdefensiveformationwith the civilians accompanying the baggage in the centre.
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Defensive tactics equally were varied, with the player being able to choose adefensiveformationbased on what they thought the opponent would attempt.
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In march column, unable to deploy in adefensiveformation, the infantry was cut to pieces.
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A commondefensiveformationis the 4-3-2, with four defensive linemen, three linebackers, and two defensive backs.
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It has more physical demands however, and may spread adefensiveformationmore thinly.
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Because the center has an ideal view of thedefensiveformationbefore the snap, he typically makes the first line call.
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This prehistoric fortification of raised earthworks and palisades, on south facing inclines of drumlin hills, has long been regarded as adefensiveformationand territorial border.
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Sometimes a team may opt on a moredefensiveformationsuch as 4-5-1 in which the centre forward is required to play a lone role up front.
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Instead of immediately attacking the prey, which could result in small prey immediately fleeing and large prey forming a defensive pinwheel and charging, the dogs form adefensiveformation.
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Other new gameplay features include simplified lineouts and defensive formations.
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Like the hemmema, the turuma was effective in defensive formations, but lacked the mobility that was often needed in offensive archipelago warfare.
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You'll have plenty of running and passing plays, offensive and defensive formations, and turbo moves to master, plus magic items to boost your team's performance.
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For each team, statistical grids based on actual, specific team strengths balanced nine offensive plays against six defensive formations.
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Defensive formations are often known by a numerical code indicating the number of players at each position.
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The defense can also audible into different defensive formations that are listed above.
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He was praised for his work ethic and accuracy, his ability to maneuver in the pocket and to recognize defensive formations and adjust to those formations.
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If infantry being attacked held firm in their square defensive formations, and were not panicked, cavalry on their own could do very little damage to them.
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Blitzing is not allowed and the 43 formation must always be used in defensive formations.
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