Definition of Holding the ball

1. Noun. (Australian rules football) 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 he has had the opportunity) results in a free kick to the tackler. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Holding The Ball

holding all the aces
holding all the cards
holding back
holding cell
holding cells
holding companies
holding company
holding deal
holding device
holding fire
holding midfielder
holding off
holding out
holding pattern
holding patterns
holding the ball (current term)
holding the cards
holding up
holdings
holdoff
holdoffs
holdout
holdouts
holdover
holdovers
holds
holds a candle
holds back
holds fire
holds off

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