Soccer

Question 1

Advantage

Answer 1

The referee can choose to let play continue even when a foul has happened if, after the foul, the offensive team is still in a favorable position.

Question 2

Assist

Answer 2

The pass that goes to the player that scores the goal.

Question 3

Corner Kick

Answer 3

If the defense touches the ball over the end line, the offensive team then gets to place the ball in the corner of the field and kick it towards the middle.

Question 4

Cross

Answer 4

A kick from the side of the field into the middle.

Question 5

Defender

Answer 5

A position that is the last line of defense in front of the goalie. Their job is to stop the other team’s forwards from scoring.

Question 6

Forward

Answer 6

The attacking position. These players are the furthest up the field and are the ones scoring the most goals.

Question 7

Free Kick

Answer 7

Anytime there is a foul, the team that was fouled gets to kick a stationary ball to resume play.

Question 8

Goal

Answer 8

When the ball is kicked into the net. It counts as one point.

Question 9

Goal

Answer 9

Also a term that refers to the net (which is where you try to score).

Question 10

Goal Kick

Answer 10

If the offense touches the ball over the end line, the ball is placed at the corner of the goal box. The goal can then kick the ball to resume play.

Question 11

Handball

Answer 11

A violation whenever a non-goalie touches the ball with their hand or arm.

Question 12

Hat Trick

Answer 12

One player scores three goals in a single game.

Question 13

Header

Answer 13

Hitting the all with your head.

Question 14

Midfielder

Answer 14

A position between defenders and forwards. They specialize in passing and moving the ball towards the goal, from the defensive half of the field to the offensive half.

Question 15

Offsides

Answer 15

A violation that occurs when an offensive player is positioned behind the last defender and receives a pass from a teammate in front of the defender.

Question 16

Pass

Answer 16

A ball kicked from teammate to teammate.

Question 17

Penalty

Answer 17

A foul that occurs in the goalie box.

Question 18

Penalty Area

Answer 18

Made up of two boxes, the six and 18-yard boxes. The goalie may use his hands anywhere in the area.

Question 19

Penalty Kick

Answer 19

One player from the team that was fouled gets to attempt a penalty kick. The ball is placed 12 yards away from the goal and only the goalie is allowed to try to stop it.

Question 20

Penalty Shootout

Answer 20

Following a tie, each team takes five penalty kicks to decide a winner.

Question 21

Pitch

Answer 21

Another word for the field a soccer game is being played on.

Question 22

Punt

Answer 22

When the goalie drop kicks the ball.

Question 23

Red Card

Answer 23

A card signifying ejection from the game; it is drawn either by one exceptionally bad action or receiving two yellow cars. Teams must play a player down for the remainder of the game.

Question 24

Referee

Answer 24

The person in charge of enforcing the rules of a soccer game.

Question 25

Save

Answer 25

The goal block the shot.

Question 26

Shot

Answer 26

Any attempt to kick the ball into the goal.

Question 27

Tackle

Answer 27

A player’s attempt to steal the ball from the other team, oftentimes involving a slide.

Question 28

Throw in

Answer 28

An overhead throw to resume play after the the ball goes out of bounds on either sideline.

Question 29

Trap

Answer 29

Stopping the ball with your body in order to control it.

Question 30

World Cup

Answer 30

The biggest soccer international tournament. It occurs every four years and is made up of 32 national teams that must qualify to participate.

Question 31

Yellow Card

Answer 31

If an action is thought to be flagrant, the payer is cautioned and receives a _____.