Shift
On-Field CommunicationInstruction for the entire team to move horizontally across the field to cover the side where the ball is.
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.
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.
One-Two
Calling for a wall pass; passing to a teammate and immediately running to receive the return pass.
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