How do you use "One-two" in a sentence?

Lovely one-two. Quick one-two and he's through. One-two around the defender.

One-two

Q: What does "One-two" mean?

Quick pass and return combination. A one-two (or 'wall pass' / 'give and go') is passing to a teammate and immediately receiving the return pass. Beats a defender by moving without the ball.

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Meaning: Quick pass and return combination.

快速的传球配合。

Combinación rápida de pase y devolución.

素早いパス交換の連携。

빠른 패스 교환 연계 플레이.

A one-two (or 'wall pass' / 'give and go') is passing to a teammate and immediately receiving the return pass. Beats a defender by moving without the ball.

二过一（也叫「墙式传球」或「传切配合」）是传球给队友后立即接回传球。通过无球跑动来突破防守球员。

Una pared (o «one-two» / «give and go») consiste en pasar a un compañero y recibir inmediatamente la devolución. Supera al defensor moviéndose sin balón.

ワンツー（「壁パス」「ギブ・アンド・ゴー」とも）は味方にパスしてすぐにリターンパスを受けること。ボールなしで動くことでディフェンダーを抜く。

원투('wall pass' 또는 'give and go')는 동료에게 패스한 후 즉시 리턴 패스를 받는 것이다. 볼 없이 움직여 수비수를 제치는 방법이다.

Examples

Lovely one-two.
漂亮的二过一
Preciosa pared
見事なワンツー
멋진 원투 패스
Quick one-two and he's through.
快速二过一后突破成功
Pared rápida y se queda solo
素早いワンツーで突破した
빠른 원투로 돌파했다
One-two around the defender.
绕过防守球员的二过一
Pared rodeando al defensor
ディフェンダーを交わすワンツー
수비수를 제치는 원투 패스

Pronunciation

/wʌn tuː/

Usage Guide

Context: combination, passing, attack

Tone: factual

✓ Do Say

One-two
二过一
pared
ワンツー
원투패스
Quick one-two
快速二过一
pared rápida
素早いワンツー
빠른 원투패스
Wall pass
墙式传球
pase de pared
壁パス
벽패스

Common Mistakes

Americans often say 'give and go'

Origin & History

Named for the quick one-two rhythm—pass and receive. One of football's simplest but most effective combinations when executed well.

Etymology: One pass, two passes = one-two

First recorded: Football terminology

Cultural Context

Era: Football terminology

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Football

Regional notes: Universal football term.

Variations

One-twoWall passGive and go