1. Soccer Vocabulary Words
Physical Education
Soccer Vocabulary Words

2. Foul
A rule that has been broken. There are two categories, major and minor fouls. Major fouls usually result in a direct free kick. A direct free kick is an attempt to kick directly in goal. Minor fouls result in an indirect free kick. An indirect free kick must come in contact with another player before attempting goal.

3. Kickoff
Used to begin games, second halves, restarting after a score & overtimes. Ball is kicked by player.

4. the ball away from opponents.
Dribbling/dribble
Consists of moving the ball down the field with your foot to create scoring opportunities and keeping
the ball away from opponents.

5. Scrimmage
A practice session or informal game played between two units of the same team.

6. Receiving or stopping the ball.
Trapping/trap
Receiving or stopping the ball.
Generally, your foot stops the ball, but any part of the body can be used
except the hands.

7. Goalie/keeper/goalkeeper
Main responsibility is to defend your team’s goal by preventing the ball from going into the net.

8. Passing/pass This is a skill used to kick, push, or
head the ball accurately
to a teammate.

9. Taps
Skill used to learn ball control. The foot is used to tap ball. Three basic types
are top, side, and drop.

10. Pullback
Skill used to change direction of ball. Place foot on top of ball, pull ball slightly backward with bottom of foot and rotate body position.

11. Halfback
Also called a midfielder. Located between the fullbacks and the forwards. They are called upon to hold the midfield and to be the link between the defense and the offense.

12. Fullback
Fullbacks are the defenders positioned in front of the goalkeeper. They cover the space along the outsides. They are crucial to stopping goals, and take many throw ins. midfield.

13. Receiver
The person who receives the ball on a pass. Usually received with the foot but can be received with head, chest, or thigh but not with arms. Receiving a ball is same as trapping a ball.

14. Forward
Offensive players who are responsible for scoring goals. They play from the center of the field to the opponent’s goal.

15. Open Space
Any part of the field where there isn't a defender, but especially in the area you are attacking (i.e., the area between the ball and the goal).

16. The inside portion of your foot.
Instep
The inside portion of your foot.