"To stretch the defense" means to force opposing players to move farther apart in order to cover a larger area of the field. This helps create space for the attacking team to find gaps and create scoring opportunities. Full definition
The draw of the no - back is pretty obvious: If you identify a mismatch, you can quickly and cleanly exploit it by stretching the defense from sideline to sideline, minimizing the opportunities for double - teams and picking apart a mismatched defender (as long as you have the time to throw the ball). (sbnation.com)
If John Ross isn't stretching a defense, nobody is, and the game comes down to Miles» legs and those of two running backs: semi-efficient freshman Lavon Coleman (4.1 yards per carry, albeit with a decent 36 percent of his carries gaining at least five yards) and all - or - nothing sophomore Dwayne Washington. (sbnation.com)
I think OX is having his best season, he is making runs, attacking, supplying crosses and stretching any defense with his speed and is what, 21? (justarsenal.com)