ワンツー

noun

one-two punch

Boxing term for a quick jab followed by a cross. Also used figuratively for a rapid two-part attack or combination.

See also: ワンツーパンチ

• 彼かれはワンツーで相あい手てをダウンさせた。

  He knocked down his opponent with a one-two punch.

noun

one-two pass; wall pass; give-and-go

Soccer (football) term for a quick passing combination where a player passes to a teammate and immediately receives the ball back.

See also: ワンツーパス

• ワンツーでディフェンスを崩くずした。

  They broke through the defense with a one-two pass.

noun

one-two finish

Sports term for competitors from the same country or team finishing first and second in a race or competition.

See also: ワンツーフィニッシュ

• 日本にほん勢ぜいがワンツーフィニッシュを決きめた。

  The Japanese athletes achieved a one-two finish.

noun

one ball two strikes; two balls one strike

Baseball count abbreviation. The exact meaning (1 ball 2 strikes or 2 balls 1 strike) depends on context; often clarified by the full phrase.

• ワンツーから三さん振しんを狙ねらう。

  He aims for a strikeout from a one-two count.