Overlap
On-Field CommunicationA shout indicating that a teammate (usually a full-back) is running past the ball carrier on the outside to offer a passing option.
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.
Cover
Communication indicating that a defender is in position to support a teammate if that teammate gets beaten by an attacker.
Down the Line
Instruction to pass the ball forward parallel to the sideline, rather than passing it into the center.
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