Attacking Vocabulary Flashcards
Put the ball in the back of the net
Score goals
When a striker controls the ball with their back to the goal, and gives other players time to get into strong attacking positions.
Hold the ball up
To make a quick pass to another attacking player
Flick it on / Lay it off
To run quickly behind the opposition’s defense
Make runs behind
When an attacking player moves closer to his defensive end
Drop deep / Drop off / Come short
To slowly move out to the wings off the ball
Drift out wide
To get into the penalty area ready to attack
Get in the box
To be sure not to be in an offside positions
Stay onside
To pass a ball into the path of another player who is running to attack
Provide through balls
To run so that a defender follows and opens up room for another attacking player
Free up space
To use the space that a defender has left empty
Exploit a gap
To have more players in an area of the pitch than the opposition
Create an overload
To be ready in the box when another player kicks a high ball in
Get on the end of a cross
