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  1. Square: term used by support player (SP) to indicate they are directly to the left or right of the player with the ball (PWB).
  2. Split or Through: term used by either the SP or PWB to indicate that there is a passing lane between two or more defenders.
  3. Overlap: term used by SP to indicate the SP is going to run to the outside of the PWB.
  4. Doubles: term used by a defender to call another defender for support or a double team.
  5. Drop: term used by SP to indicate that the PWB has support directly behind them.
  6. Take: term used by PWB to indicate that the SP should take the ball.
  7. Hold: term used by SP to indicate that PWB needs to retain possession of the ball while SP gets into better position.
  8. Clear: term used by defenders calling for the PWB to quickly clear the ball away from the goal.
  9. Time: term used by SP to let the PWB know they are unmarked.
  10. Turn: term used by SP to let the PWB know they can turn towards the opponents goal unchecked.
  11. Man On: term used by SP to let the PWB know that a defender is closing in on them.
  12. One Two or Wall: term used by either the SP or PWB to indicate that a wall or One Two pass is going to be made.
  13. Ball / Pressure: term used by defender who is going to mark the opponent with the ball.
  14. Cover: term used by defender who is going to back up the ball / pressure defender.
  15. Balance: term for defender who is going to mark the far side support for the opponent with the ball.
 

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