Sturridge holds off his marker before seeing his shot blocked, but the ball pops out to Coutinho who makes no mistake with his finish. What's the meaning of "hold off" ?
Top answer
He prevented the defender from taking the ball away from him by keeping his body between the defender and the ball.
— MrBen
He prevented the defender from taking the ball away from him by keeping his body between the defender and the ball.
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