Soccer Terminology

2. pass 5 – 15 yards away, using the inside of your foot.
5. Using your head to redirect the ball. Use your forehead and hairline to make contact with the ball.
6. is used when the OFFENSIVE team kicks the ball over the DEFENSIVE teams end line. The ball starts in the goal box, and must clear the penalty box.
8. keep the ball very close to you, maneuvering the ball through “traffic” (defenders).
10. is used to restart the game when the ball goes out of bounds over the sideline. The team that did not kick it out throws it back in. Both feet on the ground and the ball is thrown overhand from behind your head with both hands.
12. Used to get the ball to a teammate.
14. When a ball goes out of bounds off of two opposing players.
15. a series of short passes to yourself.

1. the area where the goalie can pick up the ball with his/her hands. He/she is the only one allowed to touch the ball with her hands.
3. Used in open space, It is important not to break your stride, keep the ball under control, but not so close to you.
4. is used when the defensive team kicks the ball over their own endline. The ball starts within the corner kick mark.
7. is used to start the game, and restart after a goal has been scored. The kick off takes place in the center circle.
9. Using your body to block the ball and get it under control. Any part of your body, except your hands, arms, or shoulders.
11. Touching the ball with any part of your hand, arm, or shoulder.
13. Propelling the ball at the goal