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On-Field CommunicationA command to change the point of attack by passing the ball from one side of the field to the other (often via a long aerial pass).
Related Terms in On-Field Communication
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.
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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