Soccer Terms & Definitions

2. Method of returning the ball to play after it crosses the sideline.
6. Players who control the middle of the field that support both the offense and the defense.
7. Rectangular area inside the penalty area around the goal where the goal kicks are taken.
10. Large rectangular area around the goal.
11. Players whose first priority is to defend their goal.
14. Method of returning the ball into play after the defense moves the ball across the goal line.
15. Bringing the ball under control when it is passed to you.
17. A direct kick from the penalty line for a foul committed in the penalty area.
19. A skill used to strike the ball with the upper half of the forehead.
20. A free kick in which the ball does not need to touch a second player before crossing the goal line.
21. An indirect kick from the center of the field that starts the game and restarts the game after a goal.

1. Using various body parts to move the ball to a teammate.
3. Given for the most severe, deliberate rule infractions.
4. Players who are more offensive minded.
5. Given for a severe, deliberate penalty.
8. A free kick in which the ball must touch a second player before crossing the goal line.
9. Penalty that occurs when the offense passes the ball to a player that is beyond the last defender.
12. Touching the ball with various parts of the foot with the purpose of maintaining possession of the ball.
13. taking the ball away from your opponent.
16. Method of returning the ball into play after the offense moves the ball across the end line.
18. The last line of defense that is allowed to use their hands on the playing field.
19. Penalty that occurs when player touches the ball with the hand or arm.