Synonyms 1
sprint
run
antonym
team
individual
forward
backward
The grassy place where the game is played
The pitch
The person who regulates the game and enforces the rules
referee
punt
kick
synonym
injure
hurt
catch
throw
The part of the stadium where the fans watch the game
The stands
The person who trains the players
coach / manager
guy
man
synonym
rehearse
practice
lose
gain / win
Name for when the coach chooses to change one player for another
Substitution
The player who can play with their hands, and catches the ball
goalkeeper / goalie
jersey
shirt
antonym
offense
defense
protect
harm
Name for when a player breaks the rules or interferes with another player
A foul
The players who try to block the ball from getting close to the goal
defenders
unfinished
synonym
fumble
drop
rush
delay
The two parts that make up the goal
The goalposts
The net
The players who play furthest forward and try to kick the ball into the net
strikers