Soccer

Soccer

Soccer is a competitive sport usually played between two teams of 11 players with a spherical ball. The object of the game is to kick the ball into the opposing team's goal. Participants are not allowed to use their hands to touch the ball with the exception of throwing the ball back into play after it goes out of bounds.

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drop kick

Sports; Soccer

when a goalie drops the ball from his hands and kicks it just after it hits the ground.

drop ball

Sports; Soccer

a method of restarting a game where the referee drops the ball between 2 players facing each other.

endline

Sports; Soccer

see Goal line.

English Football Association

Sports; Soccer

an association of English soccer teams founded in 1863 to set soccer rules.

far post

Sports; Soccer

the goalpost furthest from the ball.

fake

Sports; Soccer

a move by a player meant to deceive an opposing player; used by a ball carrier to make a defender think the ball carrier is going to dribble, pass or shoot in a certain direction when he is not.