Leave It
On-Field CommunicationA command to a teammate not to touch the ball, usually because a player behind them is in a better position to take it.
Related Terms in On-Field Communication
Away
A command shouted by a goalkeeper or defender instructing a teammate to kick the ball as far away from the goal as possible immediately.
Contain
Defensive instruction to hold an opponent up and prevent them from passing, rather than diving in to try and steal the ball.
Push Up / Step Up
Instruction for the defensive line to move forward up the field to compress the space the opponent has to play in.
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