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holding on to the ball stresses
footb.	удержание мяча (play for time -  Using delaying tactics in a match so as to prevent the opposition from attacking and thus gain time to one's own advantage, mainly by holding on to the ball. -  uefa.com dimock)
hold on to the ball
footb.	удерживать мяч (play for time – Using delaying tactics in a match so as to prevent the opposition from attacking and thus gain time to one's own advantage, mainly by holding on to the ball. – uefa.com dimock)