holding the ball

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The action of a player keeping hold of the ball when tackled. When tackled the player must kick or handpass the ball and failing to do so (provided the opportunity was given) results in a free kick to the tackler.

Word forms

holding the ball
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