chest down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

to control a high ball with the chest (for example, in order to shoot, dribble, or pass it)

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chest down” mean?

to control a high ball with the chest (for example, in order to shoot, dribble, or pass it)

Is “chest down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.