Tempo and transition
Tempo describes the pace of play and may be measured differently across sports. Transition refers to the response after possession or the right to attack changes. Running quickly and making quick decisions are not identical; an effective transition may involve both. Use the sport and the passage of play to interpret the term.
Rotation and pressing
Rotation may refer to changing a line-up between fixtures or shifting responsibilities and positions during play. Pressing aims to reduce an opponent’s available time or space. The sport and sentence matter. Carrying one fixed definition into every match can create confusion, so always check what the speaker is describing.
Spacing
Spacing concerns how players position themselves relative to teammates, opponents and the objectives of play. A player can create room without touching the ball by occupying a defender. Match a term heard during a broadcast with a specific passage of play. These definitions are a starting point; details vary by sport.
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