Football Positions
Who protects the goal?
The goalkeeper.
What do you do when you move the ball to a teammate?
Pass.
What does the referee use to stop the game?
A whistle.
“To stop the ball from entering the goal.”
Save.
Which player is mainly responsible for scoring?
The striker / forward.
What action means kicking the ball toward the goal?
Shoot.
What is the kick taken after the ball goes out off a defender?
Corner kick.
“A pass from the side of the field into the penalty box.”
Cross.
Who plays in the middle and supports both attack and defense?
The midfielder.
Running while keeping the ball close to your feet is called what?
Dribbling.
What is the foul where a player is too far forward before receiving the ball?
Offside.
“Replacing one player with another.”
Substitution
What do we call the team leader on the field?
The captain.
What action means taking the ball away from an opponent?
Tackle.
What kick is awarded after a serious foul inside the penalty area?
Penalty kick.
“The official who controls the match.”
Referee.
Which position is responsible for stopping attackers from entering the penalty area?
The defender.
What do we call hitting the ball with your head?
Heading the ball.
What is the extra time added after 90 minutes?
Injury time.
“To stop an attacker from moving forward.”
Block.