**Soccer** Flashcards
(11 cards)
Handball
A foul the occurs when a player touches the ball with their hands
Offside
A player is offside if they are past the opponents last defense man without the ball
Free kick
You can kick the ball directly into the net. This is awarded for fouls like handballs and dangerous play
Penalty kick
If somebody does a hand ball or fouls somebody in their own box, a penalty kick is awarded to the team that got fouled.
Corner kick
Awarded to the attacking team when the defending team last touches the ball before it crosses the goal line
Throw in
A way to restart play after the ball has completely crossed the touchline
How is the game time broken up?
Two halves
How long is each time frame?
45 minutes
What happens when the ball is on the line?
It is still considered in play
What happens when the ball crosses the line?
Sideline- throw in
Goal line- the attacking team last touched the ball, it’s a goal kick
- if the defending team last touched the ball, it’s a corner kick
Kickoff
The player taking the kickoff kicks the ball from the center spot, and the game officially begins once the ball is played.