The phrase
"target man" refers to a player in sports, usually soccer or hockey, who is a key focal point for his team's attacking strategy. He is a skilled player who receives passes or serves as a "target" for his teammates to aim for when trying to score goals.
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- Don't you think he'll need time (could be long) to adjust to play as target man? (justarsenal.com)
- A big target man who can keep the ball and bring others in to play, but his most important asset, which often is overlooked, is his movement. (spursfanatic.com)
- A top European club should not depend too much on tall target man tactics. (justarsenal.com)
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