Soccer Notes

Goal - a point scored when the ball passes between the goal posts Dribbling - when you keep control of the ball while running, by tapping, dragging, or rolling it in front of the body. Penalty kick -when a foul is called inside the penalty box, the offense is awarded a kick from the penalty spot Handball - illegal action of touching the ball with an arm or hand

Strike - legal contact with the ball Nutmeg - a pass that goes between the opponent’s legs The field includes the lines that define it

Center Circle - opposing players stand outside this circle until the ball is kicked to initiate the game by 2 players standing at the midfield line Fullback - you are the last line of defense before the goalie Midfielder - you enable the transition between fullback and forward, you are in constant motion, defending and attacking Forward - you attack the opposition to create scoring opportunities, you take most of the shots

Soccer Field Sideline Goal lin/end line Center Circle Penalty Box Goal Box Penalty Box Arc Goal Midfield Line Corner Arc