Hold
On-Field CommunicationInstruction to a player with the ball to shield it and wait for support, or for the defensive line to stop dropping back.
Related Terms in On-Field Communication
Set
A request for a player to lay the ball off gently so the shouter can hit it first-time (usually a shot).
Ball Watching
A criticism shouted at a player who is staring at the ball rather than tracking the movement of the opponent they are supposed to be marking.
Time
Information shouted to a teammate with the ball to let them know no defenders are near and they can look up or take a touch.
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