Football Team Positions Flashcards

1
Q

the role is to stop the opposition team from scoring a goal. They are restricted to the penalty area and are the only players allowed to use their hands to stop the ball.

A

goalkeeper

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Q

are positioned in front of the goalkeeper and aim to stop the opponent from entering their goal area.

A

Defenders

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3
Q

play on the left and right flanks and rarely move from their position.

A

Outside fullbacks

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4
Q

cover the leading goal scorer of the opponent and play a key role in the defense.

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Central defenders

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5
Q

act as a link between the defenders and attackers. They run extensively all around the field and play a crucial role in both defense and attack.

A

Midfielders

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6
Q

are responsible for scoring goals or creating goal-scoring opportunities for their teammates.

A

Forwards

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7
Q

A __ __, also known as a __, is a tactful, dangerous, and strong player who is often the leading scorer of a team. They play a central role in the team’s attacking strategy.

A
  • Center Forward
  • Striker
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8
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Goalkeeper - stop the opposition team from scoring a goal. Restricted to the penalty area which is __ yards away. The only player in the game that is allowed to use his hands to stop the ball.

A
  • 18
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9
Q

Defenders – The defenders are positioned in front of the __ and they aim to stop the opponent from entering their goal area.

A
  • goalkeeper
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10
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Outside fullback – play on the __ and __ __, rarely moves from their position.

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  • left
  • right flanks
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11
Q

Central Defenders – Cover the leading __ __ of the opponent.

A

goal scorer

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12
Q

Midfielders – link between the __ and __, they run the maximum time all around the field.

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  • defenders
  • attackers
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13
Q

Center Forward – tactful, dangerous, and strong player of the game, also called __. Leading scorers of a team

A

striker

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