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Used by Defenders
(including Goalkeepers):
<fake name>
- alerts teammate that they are keeping an opponent onside (on defense). A
fake name is used as a code word that would not tip off opponents or
referees.
<player's name>
ball - going for a loose ball; for example, "Mark's ball".
Yelling "Mine" in older age groups may be considered
ungentlemanly conduct as an attempt to deceive an opponent verbally. Just
calling out your name e.g. "Mark" -- spoken by Mark means Mark
is going for the ball.
away
- clear the ball immediately from our Penalty Area, hopefully high and
wide and with pace; same as clear
ball,
or ‘I got ball’ - I will pressure the attacker with the ball
(said by 1st defender)
clear
- tells a busy defender that pressure is imminent and his best option is
to send the ball high and wide and with pace; same as away
close down
- same as pressure
contain
- slow down the forward progress of the attacking player with the ball.
Implies there is no teammate in a cover position, i.e. 2nd defender is not
in position. Discourages the 1st defender from going for the tackle.
cover
- informs 1st defender that the 2nd defender is behind him; implies that
the 1st defender is now free to tackle
goal side
- keep opponent with or without the ball towards the outside touch line
help
- a teammate is in trouble and needs help
"I got ball"
- "I will pressure the attacker with the ball" (1st defender);
this tells the other defenders they are free to pick up a mark.
leave, leave
- "leave the ball to me, I've got a better play"; this is better
than yelling "Mine"; see also <player’s name> ball
lock in
- double team opportunity, normally along the touchline
lock on
- pick up and stay with an opponent, tightly
mark
- asks teammate to lock on to an opponent who is in a position to receive
a pass
mark up
- cover an opponent
mine
- "I’m going for the loose ball"; but a better choice is
leave, leave or <player’s name> ball
move
- don't get caught flat-footed; keep moving
nobody's home
- reminds backs to rotate and cover for the sweeper who has made a run up
the field.
out
- defenders are to move towards the ball, away from the goalline
pressure
(also pressure ball ) - the closest player (1st defender) needs to
pressure the attacker with the ball by immediately closing down the space
between the attacker and himself. This is to force the 1st attacker to
focus his attention on the ball and the 1st defender rather than on the
goal or his supporting attacking teammates; also known as close down
push up
(also step up) - asks individual or group to quickly move up the field
away from their goal. Purpose is to leave one or more opponents in an
off-side position and/or to support the attack.
shield
- instructs the defender to track the ball as it goes into touch if the
ball was last played by an opponent
shift
- asks weakside defenders to take up a balance position closer to the
middle of the field
spread
- put some distance between players and maintain the desired shape
step up
- see push up
stick
- instructs the 1st defender to go for the tackle; implies cover and
reduced risk if unsuccessful.
switch
- changing positions with another player up field; also passing on a mark
to another defender
trap
- command for offside trap
wall
- instructs defenders to set up a wall to defend free kicks
yours
- when two teammates converge on a 50-50 ball or possible takeover, player
recognizes that his teammate is in a better position to make a positive
play
The preceding soccer
glossary source: http://www.decatursports.com/drills/compilations.htm |
