Soccer Glossary

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101. Six

See Goal Box.

102. Slide Tackle

To challenge the ball by sliding, usually with only one leg extended.

103. Square Pass

A pass made at a 90° angle

104. Stoppage Time

Time the referee adds to compensate for lost time due to substitutions, injuries and booking.

105. Tactical Foul

See Professional Foul

106. Through Ball

A ball played between defenders, into space.

107. Toe Kick

To shoot or pass the ball using the tip of the toe.

108. Trap

To receive and settle the ball. The ball should be stopped with in 1 yard of the player.

109. Volley

To strike a ball before it hits the ground.

110. Wall

a group anywhere from 1 to 5 players coming together, shoulder to shoulder to defend an opposing teams free kick. They must be 10 yards from the ball. This is a defensive tactic designed to shield a section of the goal, while the goalie defends the remaining section.

111. Wall Pass

See Give and Go

112. Wings

See Flank

113. Yellow Card

A caution given to a player that violates law 12, two in one game equal a red card.

114. Zone Defense

When you are defending a particular area and not marking man to man.