Sentence examples for stand off him from inspiring English sources
Winterbottom before the Hungary game merely asked his designated centre-half, Harry Johnston, whether he wanted to man-mark Hidegkuti or stand off him, to which Johnston answered that he would stand off.
Although he does not really slam in many goals from 30 or 40 yards, defenders still have a dilemma because if you stand off him he can pick a pass.
"Now, Darryl Murphy is not blessed with the greatest amount of pace, but we stood off him and allowed him to dictate to us.
Watford threatened with 10 minutes remaining as Murray cut inside as the Boro defenders dithered and stood off him - but he shot just over.
Liverpool's emphasis on the passing game under Rodgers was reaping its rewards after a difficult start to the campaign and Suarez steered a shot past Ruddy as the Canaries defence stood off him.
After he had flicked the ball over a hesitant Leroy Fer and the rest of the Norwich defence stood off him, Suarez took up the Kop's urgings to shoot and almost inevitably the ball arrowed into the corner of the net.
Defoe's goal, his first in 500 minutes of football, came from an exchange with Bale and the handball was so blatant the defender even stood off him to appeal.
When Santiago Vergini stood off him as the interval beckoned, the centre forward met yet another cross from Phillips and swivelled imperiously before beating Pantilimon with a fabulously executed half-volley.
"We stood off them and I was really disappointed.
