Defensive Calls

"Back right"- A defenseman call to let his teammate know he is providing help on the right.

"Back left"- A defenseman call to let his teammate know he is providing help on the left.

“Cutter” – A defenseman call to signify a man is cutting through the middle and should be covered.

"I'm hot"- A defenseman call to let his teammates know he has the first slide.

"I've got ball"- A defenseman call to let his teammates know he has the ball carrier. 

"I've got two"- A defenseman call to let his teammates know he is splitting two men, typically on the weak side away from the ball.

"Keep your head on a swivel"- A defenseman call meaning to watch both the man you are defending and the ball.

“Numbers” or “Number Up” – Call out the number of the man you are covering.

“Pick”  then “Stay”, “Switch” or “Jump”- A defenseman call which where the pick is being set, and what the plan of action will be.

Release/Look Away – A slide man call to the on-ball defender, signifying he should look to the inside and find an open man.

Goalie Calls

“Rebound”- Called by the goalie if he cannot control a shot, it signifies the players should clear the crease and look for the groundball.

"Back left"- Called by the goalie to tell the defense the ball is behind the goal, on the left.

"Back right"- Called by the goalie to tell the defense the ball is behind the goal, on the right.

"Ball's at X"- Called by the goalie to tell the defense the ball is at X-behind.

"Check up"- Called by the goalie to tell defensemen to pick up their man. Can also use "number up".

"Top left"- Called by the goalie to tell the defense the ball is in front of the goal, on the left.

"Top right"- Called by the goalie to tell the defense the ball is in front of the goal, on the right.

"Number up"- Called by the goalie to tell defensemen to pick up their man. Can also use "check up".

Groundball Calls

"Ball"-A player scooping a loose ball shouts "ball" to tell his teammates he is taking the ground ball.

"Man-ball"- When two players approach a ground ball with an opponent, one shouts "man" and blocks the opponent from scooping the ball while his teammate shouts "ball" and scoops the ball.

“Release” – A call used to indicate a ball has been recovered and players should disengage from their men 

Outlet Pass Calls

"Help"- A call to tell a teammate you are open to receive a pass.

"Here's your help"-A call to tell a teammate you are open to receive a pass.

“Sideline” – a call used to indicate a team is in its sideline clearing package