sports dictionary Football - FIGHTING ON THE SECOND FLOOR

Football FIGHTING ON THE SECOND FLOOR a situation in football when two or more players in a jump try to get the head of the ball flying through the air. Wrestling on the second floor can have different goals depending on the role of the players on the field. So, the striker will generally engage in aerial duels only on the territory of the opponents penalty area in order to deliver a dangerous head kick or redirect it to a teammate. The defenders task in this case is the opposite: to kick the ball away from his own goal. For a defender, height is an important parameter, because otherwise it will be difficult to resist tall attackers. Also, fighting on the second floor can occur in the center of the field. This expression is used by commentators in almost every football match. Wrestling on the second floor is relevant in modern football, as a lot of balls fly into the penalty area through the air.