Unit 1—Soccer Flashcards
(42 cards)
Corner kick
When the ball crosses the goal line after last touching a defender, a member of the offense from other team restarts play from the closest corner
Goal kick
When the offense sends the ball over the goal line, the defense kicks the ball back into play from the goal area
Throw-In
A two-handed, overhead pass taken from sideline/touchline when opposing team knocks the ball out of bounds
Midfield line
Line that divides the field into equal halves
Touch Line/Sideline
Line that defines the outer edge of the longer sides of the field
Goal line
Lines that mark out of bounds at either end of the field (shorter length sides) Also called end lines
Penalty area
Arguably the most important portion of the field, because a foul inside the penalty area results in penalty kick. Also called the penalty box
Goal area
Goal kicks are taken from the corner of this box
Goal
Points are scored when the ball passes through the 8-foot tall goal
Center circle
Opposing players must stand outside the circle until the ball is kicked to initiate the game in a kick off
Center spot
A mark at the center of the halfway line where the ball is placed during kick offs
Penalty mark
Mark inside the penalty area on which ball is placed when penalty kicks occur
Corner kickoff quarter circles/Corner arcs
Area where ball is placed on corner kicks. A flag at least five feet high stands at all four corners
Two classifications of players
Goalkeepers and field players
Field players consist of:
Forwards/attackers, midfielders/halfbacks, defenders/fullbacks
How many players on a single field from one team?
- Coaches can mix and match positions
Goalkeeper (G)
Keeps ball out of the goal and organizes team defense. Uses hands and arms within the penalty area. Possesses sure hands to catch, deflect, or punch shots away from goal. Called goalie or keeper.
Forwards/Attackers (F)
Attack the opposition to create scoring opportunities. Take the majority of shots. 3-5 players on field at a time
Midfielders/Halfbacks (M)
Enable the transition from defenders to the forward. Constantly in motion, but defending and attacking. 3-4 on a field at a time
Defenders/Fullbacks (D)
Provide last line of defense before the goalie. Stop the opposition before a shot is taken. Some coaches assign a single defender, called a sweeper, who plays closes to his own goal behind the fullbacks. 2-4 players at a time.
Offense
Dribble and pass ball around opposition. Team in possession of ball seeks a good shot at the goal.
Defense
Regaining possession of the ball by intercepting passes or stealing the ball from dribbling players.
Scoring
A goal is worth one point when entire ball passes over the goal line and through the goal
Who makes all the decisions related to rules?
Referee
