The soccer term you are looking for is "marking," specifically related to "losing your mark" or "being unmarked." When a player runs behind another player without tracking or following them closely, they may be said to have "lost their mark." Additionally, the action of following an opposing player closely in an attempt to prevent them from receiving the ball or making a play is referred to as "man marking." If one fails to do this effectively, it can lead to the unmarked player receiving a pass or finding space to operate.
which soccer term is defined as running behind another player not tracking
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its not marking
Apologies for the oversight. The term you may be referring to is "tracking." When a player fails to track an opposing player, they are not following them closely, which can result in the opposing player getting open space or an opportunity to receive the ball. If this isn't the term you were looking for, could you provide more context or details?
its was trailing
Thank you for clarifying! Yes, "trailing" is the correct term used to describe a situation where a defender or player runs behind an opponent without effectively marking or tracking them. This can lead to the trailing player allowing their opponent to gain an advantageous position on the field. If you have any more questions about soccer terminology or anything else, feel free to ask!