Positions
This position is the last line of defense and uses their hands to stop goals.
What is the goalkeeper?
This phrase said describes a tactical move where the team passes the ball backward or sideways to reset and regroup.
What is a negative play?
This is awarded to the opposing team when a player commits a foul or handball inside their own penalty box.
What is a penalty?
This rule states that the ball must be completely over the line for it to count as this.
What makes a goal?
This versatile position requires players to defend near the center of the field and distribute the ball effectively, often called a "sweeper" in older systems.
What is a Center-back?
A phrase players and coaches use to the player dribbling the ball know the are not under immediate pressure from an opposing player.
"You've got time!"
This happens when the ball fully crosses the touchline, and the opposing team restarts play by throwing the ball in.
What is a Throw in?
This violation occurs when a player touches the ball with their hand or arm intentionally, except for the goalkeeper in their own penalty area.
What is a hand ball?
This central player controls the tempo of the game and connects the defense to the attack.
What is a midfielder?
This type of pass moves forward into space, allowing teammates to run onto the ball.
What is a through ball/play?
This is called when an attacking player is behind the second-to-last defender when the ball is passed to them.
What is offsides?
A rule designed to ensure fair play, where violating it results in the opposing team being awarded a free kick
What is a Foul?
This attacking player is responsible for scoring goals and often stays closest to the opponent's net.
What is a forward or Striker?
when ____ is said it means to close down on the ball carrier quickly.
"Pressure"
This type of free kick is awarded for a foul and allows the ball to be kicked directly into the goal without it touching another player.
What is a direct Free-Kick?
a goalkeeper cannot handle a pass from a teammate
What is the back-pass-rule
This player typically defends the wings and helps transition the ball to midfielders.
What is a Full-back or Right/Left-back?
This term describes a ball played diagonally between defenders, creating an opportunity to break through defensive lines.
What is a through pass?
This situation occurs when the ball is kicked out of bounds over the end line by the defending team, and the attacking team is given a chance to restart play near the goal.
What is a corner kick?
This rule applies when the player coming off is given permission to leave the field after the ball goes out, a player is injured, or a goal is scored to switch in with another player.
What is the Substitution rule?