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Soccer Field Command
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Drop | pass/play the ball to players behind you |
| Man on | a defender is closing in |
| You got ________: | This player is open (ex. You got Jane!) |
| Away | clear the ball immediately |
| Ball | I'm open pass me the ball |
| Keeper | goalkeeper will claim the ball, get out of the way |
| Hold up | delay the attack so defense can get back or attackers can get forward |
| Pass | look to pass instead of running and dribbling |
| Cross | play the ball across the filed |
| Spread out | spread out and use the whole field to stretch the opponent's defense |
| Shift left/right | defense or midfield needs to shift to cover an attack out wide |
| Turn | if you turn you can shoot or go forward |
| Wing | look to play the ball out wide to the wingers |
| Shoot | take the shot now! |
| (non-verbal) Raising hand or pointing at feet | silently indicates that you are open for a pass |
| (non-verbal) Rotating your hands | you are hurt/tired/struggling and need to be substituted |