![]() 4-2-4 a formation that consists of 4 defenders, 2 midfielders and 4 forwards 4-3-3 a formation that consists of 4 defenders, 3 midfielders and 3 forwards the most common formation used by teams. In response to a foul, a referee calls for either a direct free kick or an indirect free kick. Forward line the 3 or 4 forwards who work together to try and score goals consists of two wingers and 1 or 2 strikers. Formation the arrangement into positions of players on the field When listed as numbers formations always leave the goalkeeper off and work from the defensive end to the offensive end. Foot trap a player's use of the bottom or sides of his shoe to control a rolling or low-bouncing ball. Fake or feint a move by a player meant to deceive an opposing player used by a ball carrier to make a defender think the ball carrier is going to dribble, pass or shoot in a certain direction when he is not. ![]() Dummy run When a player without the ball makes a run toward the goal to draw defenders away from the dribbler or passer. Dribbling Basic skill of advancing and controlling the ball close to your feet while running. "Down the line" a cry heard in youth soccer during Throw-ins meaning to throw the ball close to the touch line toward your opponent's goal rather than toward the center of the field. Requires the other team to back off of the ball ten yards and allow a free striking of the ball. Direct Free Kick a free kick that is awarded for fouls that involve physical contact such as tripping, holding, or pushing or for a hand ball by field players or for a hand ball by the goalkeeper when he is outside of the penalty area. Defensive midfielder the player positioned just in front of his team's defense he is often assigned to mark the opposition's best offensive player also called the midfield anchor. A player who functions primarily in the defensive third of the field and whose major role is to repel attacks on the goal by the opposing team. A pass in which the ball is kicked from one side of the field to the other side. "Cross" or Crossing Pass a kick into the middle of the goal box, a pass from an attacking player near the sideline to a teammate in the middle or opposite side of the field used to give the teammate a good scoring opportunity. Corner kick A method of putting the ball into play after it has crossed the end line and was last touched by a member of the defending team. Corner flag the flag located at each of the 4 corners of the field, inside the corner area. Clear When the defending team kicks the ball away from the goal and out of the goal area. ![]() Chest trap when a player uses his chest to slow down and control a ball in the air. Charge to run into an opponent illegal against a player without the ball or even with the ball if from behind. This is the spot where the ball is placed to start or restart the game after halftime Central Defender a player who guards the area directly in front of his own goal in a zone defense does not exist in a man-to-man defense. Center spot A small circular mark at the center of the center circle. Kickoffs are taken here to start or restart the game after halftime. Center Circle A marked circle with a 10-yard radius in the center of the field.
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