Soccer Terms

Front

The side of the goal closest to where the ball is located

Back

Near Post

Front

To play the ball straight down the field, often parallel to the sideline

Back

line

Front

A free kick that must touch another player before entering the goal

Back

Indirect Kick

Front

A through pass between two defenders

Back

Split

Front

Goalkeeper or defensive organizer is telling a teammate to take an attacker who has started a run.

Back

Runner

Front

You will likely be a passing option if you move left or right from being on a direct line with a defender between you and your teammate with the ball.

Back

Show

Front

The soccer field of play

Back

Pitch

Front

a ball that is played laterally

Back

Square

Front

to run outside of a player who has the ball starting from an inside position

Back

Overlap

Front

Line of players that organize themselves to prevent a direct attack on goal from a dead ball situation

Back

Wall