On Your Head
On-Field CommunicationInstruction (usually on a cross or long ball) indicating the ball is perfectly placed for a header.
Related Terms in On-Field Communication
Check
A movement where a player runs towards the ball carrier to receive a pass, or a command telling a teammate to make that movement.
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.
Good Idea
Positive reinforcement used when a teammate attempts a smart or creative pass that fails to connect. It tells them to keep trying creative things.
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