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
First Time
Instruction to hit a pass or shot immediately upon the ball arriving, without taking a touch to control it first.
Turn
Information shouted to a teammate receiving the ball with their back to goal, letting them know they have space to turn around and face forward.
Keeper's
The goalkeeper's claim on the ball. When shouted, all defenders must move out of the way and let the keeper catch it.
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