Heads Up
On-Field CommunicationA warning to pay attention, often shouted when a loose ball is in the air or a quick restart is happening.
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.
Show Him Outside
Defensive instruction to body-position oneself to force the attacker toward the sideline (where they have less options).
Watch the Short
Warning on a corner kick that an opponent is coming close to the kicker for a short pass.
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