"elbows up" meaning in English

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        "a command to play with physicality in ice hockey, such as playing like Gordie Howe (\"Mr. Hockey\", \"Mr. Elbows\"; Canadian player of ice hockey, known for the Gordie Howe hat trick)."
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          "text": "...can't be a punching bag, and we have to get our elbows up.",
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