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hook

Sports; Soccer

the curved trajectory of a ball due to spin imparted on it by a kicker, such as in a banana kick.

IFAB

Sports; Soccer

International Football Association Board the organization consisting of 4 British soccer organizations and FIFA that approves all changes in the official international rules of ...

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Sports; Soccer

the striking of a ball in the air by a player's head.

in bounds

Sports; Soccer

when a ball is within the boundaries of the field, having not completely crossed a sideline or goal line.

in play

Sports; Soccer

when a ball is within the boundaries of the field and play has not been stopped by the referee.

indirect free kick

Sports; Soccer

a kick awarded to a player for a less-serious foul committed by the opposition; the player kicks a stationary ball without any opposing players within 10 yards of him; a goal can ...