Soccer Vocab

Question 1

Bicycle Kick

Answer 1

A dramatic kick made by a player throwing both feet in the air as a ball is
approaching on the fly, while moving the legs with a pedaling motion to kick the ball in
the opposite direction to which the player is facing, with the player usually ending up
sprawled on the ground

Question 2

Header

Answer 2

A technique that is used to control the ball using the head to pass, shoot or
clear. This can be done by standing, jumping or diving. Header is a common technique
and players are used in almost every match.

Question 3

Midfield Line

Answer 3

A line in the center of the field that divides the field in half along its width
and runs parallel to the goals. Used for start and restart as well as for calling offside. A
player cannot be offside on their half of the field. Also called the center line.

Question 4

Trap

Answer 4

term describes control of the ball off of a pass or a loose ball. Trapping the ball
involves using the feet, thighs or chest to bring the ball to the ground while keeping it in
the player’s possession. It can include stopping the ball completely or redirecting the ball
in a controlled manner.

Question 5

Goal Kick

Answer 5

A free kick taken by the defending side from within their goal area after
attackers send the ball over the end line outside the goal

Question 6

Corner Kick

Answer 6

A direct free kick from a corner of the field awarded to the attacking team
in soccer when the ball has been driven out of bounds over the goal line by a defender

Question 7

Tackling

Answer 7

The act of a defender coming to meet an opponent who is in possession of the
ball, engaging him, and then legally using a foot to take the ball away.

Question 8

Corner Flag

Answer 8

A flag placed on a short pole marking a corner of a football pitch.

Question 9

Defender

Answer 9

An outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from
scoring goals. There are four types of defenders: center-back, sweeper, full-back, and
wing-back

Question 10

Direct Free Kick

Answer 10

A method of restarting. A goal may be scored directly against the
opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.

Question 11

Touch Line

Answer 11

The line that runs along the length of each side of the field.
Commonly called the sideline in other sports

Aka sideline

Question 12

Drop Kick

Answer 12

This is a method of kicking the ball in soccer, used by the goalie. A drop kick is
when the goalie picks up the ball, then drops the ball directly in front of them and kicks
before it hits the ground.

Question 13

Free Kick

Answer 13

Awarded to a team as the result of a foul by an opposing player

Question 14

Goal Area

Answer 14

Rectangular area to the sides and front of the goal, measuring 20 × 6 yards

Question 15

Goal Line

Answer 15

Part of a vertical plane separating an end zone from the field of play when the
ball is touched or is in player possession

Question 16

Midfielders

Answer 16

Generally positioned on the field between their team’s defenders and
forwards

Question 17

Forwards

Answer 17

Players on a team who play nearest to the opposing team’s goal

Question 18

Offside

Answer 18

When he/she is nearer to the opponent’s goal line than the ball and the second
last opponent

Question 19

Attacker

Answer 19

Player responsible for scoring goals.

Question 20

Corner Arc

Answer 20

The arc located in each corner of the field.

Question 21

Penalty Kick/Penalty Shot

Answer 21

A place kick awarded to a team after an offense by an
opponent.

Question 22

Red Card

Answer 22

Given for a serious offense. Coach or player must leave the field immediately
and take no further part in the game.

Question 23

Yellow Card

Answer 23

A player who has been cautioned may continue playing in the game;
however, a player who receives a second caution in a match is sent off, meaning that he
must leave the field immediately and take no further part in the game.

Question 24

Striker

Answer 24

Generally the same as forward, though it sometimes refers to a forward that is
his team’s primary scoring threat.

Question 25

Throw-in

Answer 25

A method of restarting play in a game when the ball has exited the side of the
field of play.