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Ladyfingers or Naples biscuits, [1] in British English sponge fingers, also known by the Italian name savoiardi (Italian: [savoˈjardi]) or by the French name boudoirs (French:), are low-density, dry, egg-based, sweet sponge cake biscuits roughly shaped like large fingers. [2]
The 4–1–3–2 is a variation of the 4–1–2–1–2 and features a strong and talented defensive centre midfielder. This allows the remaining three midfielders to play further forward and more aggressively, and also allows them to pass back to their defensive mid when setting up a play or recovering from a counterattack.
Rappan's verrou system, proposed in 1932, when he was coach of Servette, was essentially a modification of the 2–3–5 system, and in some ways resembled the modern 4–4–2 or 4–3–3 formations; his system implemented with four defenders, three of which were fielded in a fixed role playing a strict man-to-man marking system, plus an ...
(See Ex. 2) [16] [4] [13]: 42 Passing at the back : This tactic is commonly used at the own half (if opponent pressure is imminent and the side which is in control of the ball seeks to calm down the play) so as to gain momentum for a new attempt to attack or just to retain ball possession in the course of a favourable score in the game.
[6] [7] [8] When a sixth defensive back is inserted, it is known as a "dime" package (4 CB, 1 SS, 1 FS). In rare instances when a seventh defensive back is inserted, it is known as a "quarter" package (5 CB, 1 SS, 1 FS or 4 CB, 2 SS, 1 FS). [9] As with offensive formations, there are many combinations that can be used to set up a defense.
The reference to Bath Oliver biscuits by Mary Norton in 'The Borrowers' 1952 evokes an Edwardian gentility: ". . . and it would comfort him to see, each evening at dusk, Mrs. Driver appear at the head of the stairs and cross the passage carrying a tray for Aunt Sophy with Bath Oliver biscuits and the tall, cut glass decanter of Fine Old Pale Madeira."
Penetration of the center: This involves exploiting a gap in the enemy line to drive directly to the enemy's command or base.Two ways of accomplishing this are separating enemy forces then using a reserve to exploit the gap (e.g., Battle of Chaeronea (338 BC)) or having fast, elite forces smash at a weak spot (or an area where your elites are at their best in striking power) and using reserves ...
The exact origin of the I formation is unclear. [1] Charles M. Hollister of Northwestern in 1900 is one source, as is Bob Zuppke in 1914. [2]Tom Nugent is credited with developing the I formation at Virginia Military Institute in 1950 as a replacement for the single-wing and an alternative to the T formation. [3]