Defender Flashcards
What is the term for when a player kicks the ball into the goal?
Goal
What is the area where the goalkeeper can use their hands to play the ball called?
Penalty area
What is the term for a player who stops the opposing team from scoring?
Defender
What is the term for a player who plays closest to the goal and tries to score?
Forward
What is the term for when a player uses their head to play the ball?
Header
What is the term for a player who passes the ball to teammates to create scoring opportunities?
Midfielder
What is the term for a player who is responsible for stopping the opposing team’s attacks and distributing the ball to teammates?
Midfielder
What is the term for when a player kicks the ball to a teammate?
Pass
What is the term for the area where players take corner kicks?
Corner flag
What is the term for the player who is positioned in front of the goal to block shots?
Goalkeeper
What is the term for when a player scores three goals in a single game?
Hat-trick
What is the term for when a player receives a yellow card for a foul?
Caution
What is the term for when a player is sent off the field for a serious foul?
Red card
What is the term for the official who enforces the rules of the game?
Referee
What is the term for a match where neither team scores?
Draw
What is the term for the player who takes free kicks and corner kicks?
Set-piece taker
What is the term for when a player strikes the ball with power and accuracy?
Shot
What is the term for when a player dribbles past opponents with skill?
Skill move
What is the term for when a player controls the ball with their chest?
Chest trap
What is the term for when a player kicks the ball into the net from a long distance?
Long shot
What is the term for when a player scores by chipping the ball over the goalkeeper?
Chip shot
What is the term for when a player scores with a powerful header?
Header goal
What is the term for the player who leads the team on the field and makes strategic decisions?
Captain
What is the term for when a player uses their body to shield the ball from opponents?
Shielding
