Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Terminolgies of Football

Mid field, center, striker, pass, back pass, corner, forward, penalty kick, indirect kick, direct kick, free kick, dribble, extra time, foul, goal, off-side, scissors kick, banana kick, winger, sweeper, back, throw-in, volley, touch line, tie breaker, sudden death, corner flag, corner kick, fist, first half, second half, lob, tackle, hattrick, chip, fair charge, cross, kick off, goal kick, total football, golden goal, golden boot.

The brief description of some of the terms related to football is given below:
1. Loose ball: The ball, which is not under the control of any player during the game, is usually called loose ball.
2. Direct free kick: It is a free kick from which the kicker (player) may score from the initial contact.
3. Golden Goal: The goal, which is madein extra time is called golden goal.
4. Volley: To kick the ball before it bounces.
5. Throw in: The act of throwing the ball into play with both hands and from above the head after it has crossed one of the touch lines.
6. Scissor Kick: Kick made by jumping, raising one foot and kicking the ball with the other foot.
7. Loft: To kick the ball into the air is called loft.
8. Lob: To kick the ball high, usually into the goal month.
9. Dribble: To move the ball forward by light strokes.
10. Tackle: A technique used for tackling the ball away from opponent players.

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