Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

open play

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.24 in modern English

Syllables: open -play
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The period of play outside set pieces; the phase where possession can change by passing and tackling.

Example Sentences

"We've struggled to score goals in open play since early March which contributed to our promotion hopes falling away last season."
"A dropped goal is a kick at goal in open play and can be taken from anywhere on the pitch and by any player within the team."
"Orient's tended to result from set pieces, whilst Ebbsfleet's came from open play."

Inflected Forms

open plays (plural)

Questions

What does open play mean?: The period of play outside set pieces; the phase where possession can change by passing and tackling.

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