Football Rules
Across
- 2. player chosen to lead the team on the pitch
- 3. scoring a point by getting the ball past the goal line between the goalposts and under the cross bar
- 5. breaking the rules of the game resulting in the penalty or free kick for the opposing team
- 8. A technique where a player uses their forehead to hit the baller often used to pass, shoot or defend in the air
- 9. punishment given for a major rule violation resulting in a direct free kick from the spot
- 10. player who replaces another player during the match
- 13. A set piece taken from the corner arc of the pitch awarded to the attacking team then the defending team puts the ball out of play behind their goal line
- 15. a card shown by the referee to signal a serious rule violation resulting in the player being sent off
- 16. A pass or play that sets up a team mate to score a goal
- 17. kicking the ball mid air without the ball hitting the ground
Down
- 1. legally attempting to take the ball away from the opponent and disposes them
- 2. Team who wins a competition or league
- 4. The most prestigious international football tournament, held every 4 years where national teams compete to become the world champions
- 6. restarting play after a foul where the opposing team gets an uncontested kick from the spot of the foul
- 7. player whose main role is to score goals
- 8. scoring 3 goals in a single game by the same player
- 11. footwear worn by players specifically designed for playing football
- 12. skilfully manoeuvring the ball while moving forward, keeping control of the ball and evading opponents
- 14. Kicking the ball to your team mate