General
corridor of uncertainty
What does corridor of uncertainty mean?
The area of a cross or through-ball that neither the goalkeeper nor the defenders can comfortably deal with.
"He whipped the cross into the corridor of uncertainty and someone had to touch it."
Origin
Borrowed from cricket commentary (the zone outside off stump), applied to football crosses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the corridor of uncertainty in football?
It's the dangerous area of a cross or through-ball, typically between the goalkeeper and the defenders, that neither can comfortably reach or deal with, often forcing a risky touch.
Where does the phrase corridor of uncertainty come from?
It originated in cricket commentary, describing a delivery pitched just outside off stump where the batsman is unsure whether to play or leave. Football pundits borrowed it for testing crosses.
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