"Defensive tactics" refers to strategies, techniques, or methods used to protect oneself or someone else from harm or danger in a confrontational or potentially violent situation. Full definition
Arsenal always have problem against a very defensive tactic and against a team that likes to apply heavy pressures. (justarsenal.com)
It'd be good to have a overly defensive tactic to use instead of his possession based tactics which has everyone almost in the opposite half. (justarsenal.com)
Defensive tactics make sense in a variety of situations, but they become critical when a company is under attack. (inc.com)