"holding the ball" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} holding the ball (uncountable)
  1. (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 the opportunity was given) results in a free kick to the tackler. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Australian rules football
    Sense id: en-holding_the_ball-en-noun-YZGPqADe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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