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Weekly Football Phrase: To Cut Inside

To cut inside

This week’s English for football phrase is the expression ‘to cut inside‘. You can understand more about this phrase by reading the transcript below. You can read the transcript for this podcast below, while you can also check out our glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our site to access all our previous posts and podcasts. If you have any suggestions or questions then you can contact us at admin@languagecaster.com./p>

To Cut Inside

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The phrase ‘to cut inside‘ describes a move by a player on the pitch. A player with the ball on the wing, that is the side of the pitch, runs at the opposition with the ball. Then they change direction and head towards the opposing side’s penalty box – they move inside. The use of the word ‘cut‘ adds a feeling of a sharp turn, or a quick move. Sometimes a manager likes to play a left footed player on the right wing, and visa versa, so that they can cut inside and shoot with their stronger foot. The downside to this is that they do not cross the ball from the wing often. To cut inside.

Find more football phrases by visiting our huge glossary page, where you can find hundreds of words, phrases and cliches connected to the world of football. If there is a phrase you need explaining send us a comment or email and we will try to explain it for you.

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