What is against the ball in SAP IS-SE-SPS - SAP Sports One?

SAP Term: against the ball

• Component: IS-SE-SPS

• Component Name: SAP Sports One

• Description: SAP Pro Sports A defensive behavior in soccer whereby players in the defensive midfield move in a row, focusing on the ball position instead of on opponent players.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Against the ball is a term used in SAP Sports One to describe a situation in which a player is defending against an opponent who has possession of the ball. This term is used to describe the defensive positioning of a player in relation to the ball and the opponent. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Sports One, against the ball is used to describe a defensive situation in which a player is positioned between the ball and their opponent. This positioning allows the player to be in a better position to defend against their opponent and prevent them from advancing with the ball. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defending against an opponent with possession of the ball, it is important to stay between them and the ball. This will give you the best chance of preventing them from advancing with the ball. Additionally, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to react quickly if your opponent changes direction or passes the ball. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP Sports One also includes other terms related to defensive positioning such as “on-ball” and “off-ball”. On-ball describes a situation in which a player is directly defending against an opponent with possession of the ball, while off-ball describes a situation in which a player is not directly defending against an opponent with possession of the ball.