GAA buzzwords: go-short Kilkenny, counter-press and the coaching lexicon

Observations: Maurice Brosnan's weekly analytical deep dive in to GAA's tactical nuances, advancements and wrinkles courtesy of the game's smartest thinkers.

Shane O'Brien of Limerick in action against Tipperary. Pic: James Lawlor/Inpho

We love a good GAA buzzword. The game is rich in stock phrases that seem apt, rarely subjected to further explanation. 

The game is now “modern”. Backroom team members are habitually “highly regarded”. Teams are issued the endorsement of a two-syllable label: “Well-coached.”