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Meaning of holding the ball | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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.

uncountable

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

holding time Holdings holdlessness Holdman holdoff Holdorf

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