Direct long ball football.
Route one
ROOT WUN
ruːt wʌn
Noun
Example Sentences
"Playing route one."
"Route one football."
Etymology & History
Football tactical style. Bypass midfield.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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