Setiltä

Setiltä is a Finnish term that translates to "from the fence" or "from the edge." It is most commonly used in the context of sports, particularly team sports like ice hockey and football. When a player or the puck/ball is described as being "setiltä," it implies that the action or position originates from a location near the perimeter of the playing area, such as the boards in hockey or the sidelines in football.

This positioning can be significant. For instance, a shot from "setiltä" in hockey might be considered a less advantageous angle compared to a shot from the slot. Similarly, a pass from "setiltä" in football might be a cross into the penalty area. The term emphasizes the starting point of an action, suggesting a potentially different tactical approach or outcome due to the player's or object's proximity to the boundary. It is a functional descriptor rather than a technical term with a precise, universally defined meaning, and its interpretation often depends on the specific sport and the context of the game.