V9: Hold

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Full Halt Of Gameplay (aka HOLD)

If it is necessary to stop play for the entire field, you should loudly announce “HOLD!”. During a Hold, all players must immediately stop play, cease moving, and kneel if possible until the Hold has been resolved and a safety authority restarts the game.