Test Your Football Tactics Knowledge

Test Your Football Tactics Knowledge

Think you know your football tactics? Take this quiz to see how much you know about the different strategies used in the game.

published on July 16
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What does the abbreviation 'CB' stand for in football tactics?

Center Back
Central Box
Controlled Buildup
Counter Balance
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Which of the following is not a common formation in football tactics?

4-4-2
3-3-4
4-3-3
5-4-1
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What does 'tiki-taka' refer to in football tactics?

What does 'tiki-taka' refer to in football tactics?
A fast-paced attacking style
A possession-based playing style
A defensive formation
A type of long ball strategy
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Which position on the field is responsible for controlling the play and distributing the ball in football tactics?

Center Forward
Central Midfielder
Goalkeeper
Winger
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What is the objective of the offside trap in football tactics?

To prevent the ball from going out of play
To catch the opposing team offside
To slow down the pace of the game
To confuse the referee
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What does the abbreviation 'DM' stand for in football tactics?

Dangerous Midfielder
Defensive Midfielder
Dynamic Movement
Dual Marking
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Which playing style focuses on soaking up pressure from the opposition and hitting them on the break?

Tiki-taka
Counter-attacking
Total Football
Gegenpressing
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What is the 'sweeper-keeper' role in football tactics?

What is the 'sweeper-keeper' role in football tactics?
A player who operates as a second goalkeeper
A goalkeeper who sweeps up loose balls outside the penalty area
A player who sweeps the pitch during breaks in play
A goalkeeper who plays outfield when needed
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Which of the following is not traditionally a defensive position in football tactics?

Which of the following is not traditionally a defensive position in football tactics?
Full-back
Winger
Center-back
Defensive midfielder
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What is the purpose of 'overloading' a specific area of the pitch in football tactics?

What is the purpose of 'overloading' a specific area of the pitch in football tactics?
To increase the number of key passes
To create numerical superiority in attack or defense
To confuse the opposition
To waste time during the game
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Which tactical system is known for its high defensive line and pressing style?

Which tactical system is known for its high defensive line and pressing style?
4-4-2
3-5-2
4-3-3
Gegenpressing
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What is the purpose of 'zonal marking' in football tactics?

To mark specific players from the opposition
To defend specific zones of the pitch rather than individual players
To prevent the opposition from scoring goals
To confuse the goalkeeper