Game Basics
Can the goalie leave the box?
Yes! He he can go wherever he wants?
When should you yell "Clear It"
To encourage the defense to move the ball to their offensive players/offensive side of the field
Player who can use hands in penalty box?
Goalkeeper
"Hat trick!"
One player scores 3 goals in one game
Corner Kick
A player kicks the ball over the end line and it is last touched by the defense/goalie
Where can the goalie touch the ball with his hands?
Inside the (big) box
When should you yell "Push Up"?
To encourage defensive players to move towards the midfield line to support the offense
Position that plays mostly defense?
Defender (fullback)
"I broke his ankles"
Faked out a defender with a move
Penalty Kick (PK)
A player gets fouled inside the box and gets to take a shot on the goal with no defenders from the penalty marker
How many players on the field in U12?
9 (3 defensive players, 3 forwards, 2 midfielders, 1 goalie)
When should you yell "Mark Up"?
During a throw in or a corner kick to encourage players defend each of the opposing team's players
Position connecting defense and offense?
"Goated!"
Greatest of all time (GOAT) status.
Goal Kick
The goalie kicks the ball from inside the goal box after an attempted shot on the goal
Who gets a throw in?
The opposite team from whoever last touched the ball before it went out
When should you yell "Fall Back"?
To encourage defensive players to move downfield to protect the goal
Offensive player who tries to score goals?
Forward (Striker)
"Cooked"
outplayed, embarrassed, or beaten
Direct Free Kick
Player can take a shot from the spot of the foul. Awarded for serious fouls like tripping, pushing, deliberately kicking or holding, deliver handball, etc.
What is it called when the attacker is ahead of the last defender when the ball is played?
Offsides
When should you yell "Pressure"?
To encourage players to attack the oncoming ball and prevent the opposing player from moving towards the goal
Defensive player who stays central near the goal?
Center back
"Meg"
Kicking the ball through somebody's legs
Indirect Free Kick
The ball must touch another player before being shot. Awarded for less serious fouls such as offsides or a dangerous play.