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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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 only be scored on ...