Drop
On-Field CommunicationA command for the defensive line to move backward towards their own goal to prevent a long ball from being played over their heads.
Related Terms in On-Field Communication
Hold
Instruction to a player with the ball to shield it and wait for support, or for the defensive line to stop dropping back.
Contain
Defensive instruction to hold an opponent up and prevent them from passing, rather than diving in to try and steal the ball.
No Foul
Shouted by a player (usually a defender) to tell the referee they got the ball cleanly, or to tell teammates to keep playing despite a collision.
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