Push Up / Step Up
On-Field CommunicationInstruction for the defensive line to move forward up the field to compress the space the opponent has to play in.
Related Terms in On-Field Communication
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.
My Bad
A quick apology used by a player after making a mistake (bad pass, missed tackle) to acknowledge the error and keep team chemistry intact.
Show Him Outside
Defensive instruction to body-position oneself to force the attacker toward the sideline (where they have less options).
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