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QUICK SOCCER GUIDE FOR COACHES,
PLAYERS AND PARENTS
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WIN OR LOOSE DOESN'T MATTER, IT'S HOW YOU PLAY THE GAME THAT COUNTS
- SOCCER SLANG
Advantage: A decision by the referee to disregard a foul by
the defensive team is a stoppage in play would benefit the team
that committed the violation. This allows the team on offense to
maintain its playing advantage.
Beat: To get the ball through or around an opponent by
dribbling or shooting.
Breakaway: Occurs when an attacker with the ball makes it
past the defense and is on his way toward the goal for a
one-on-one showdown with the goalkeeper.
Clearing: Happens when a team kicks the ball out of its
defensive zone, ending an offensive threat by the opposing team.
Corners arcs: A quarter-circle located at each of the
four corners of the field. On a corner kick, the ball must be
kicked from inside this arc. Chip: A passing or shooting
technique which enables a player to kick the ball over an
opposing player.
Dribble: The basic skill of advancing the ball with the
feet while controlling it.
Drop ball: A method used by the referee to restart the
game after a temporary suspension of play not specifically
covered in the rules. The ball is dropped between two players
and may only be played once is has touched the ground.
Hat trick: Three or more goals scored in a game by a
single player.
Half-volley: A kick of the ball just as it is rebounding
off the ground.
Header: The striking of a ball in the air by a players
head.
Juggling: Keeping the ball in the air with any part of
the body besides the hands or arms. Used for practice and
developing coordination.
Marking: Closely defending a player to prevent him/her
from receiving the ball or advancing the ball by dribbling or
passing.
Penalty area: A rectangular area, 44 yards wide by 18
yards deep, with its long edge on the goal line. The goalkeeper
may use his hands to block or control the ball only within this
area.
Receiving: (formerly referred to as trapping)-When a
player uses his body to slow down and control a moving ball.
Most often this is done using the chest, thighs or feet. Slide
tackles: An attempt by a defender to take the ball away from a
ball carrier by sliding on the ground feet first into the ball
and not the player.
Tackle: A move to take the ball away from an opponent
when both players are playing the ball with their feet.
Throw-in: When a player throws the ball from behind his
head with two hands while standing with both feet on the ground
behind a sideline. This takes place when the ball is sent out of
bounds and the opposing team throws it back into play.
Volley: A kick that is made without the ball touching the
ground. Wall: A tactical maneuver in which players stand as a
line or wall to protect the goal against a free kick.
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