SOCCER GLOSSARY
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Goal: a ball that crosses the goal line between the goalposts and below the crossbar for which a point is awarded; also, the 8-foot high, 24-foot wide structure consisting of two posts, a crossbar and a net into which all goals are scored.
Goal area: the rectangular area 20 yards wide by 6 yards deep in front of each goal from which all goal kicks are taken; inside this area, it is illegal for opposing players to charge a goalie not holding the ball.
Goal kick: a type of restart where the ball is kicked from inside the goal area away from the goal; awarded to the defending team when a ball that crossed the goal line was last touched by a player on the attacking team.
Goal line: the field boundary running along its width at each end; also called the end line; runs right across the front of the goal; the line which a ball must completely cross for a goal to be scored.
Goalie: see Goalkeeper.
Goalkeeper: the player positioned directly in front of the goal who tries to prevent shots from getting into the net behind him; the only player allowed to use his hands and arms, though only within the penalty area.
Goalmouth: the front opening to each goal.
Goalposts: the two vertical beams located 24 feet apart which extend 8 feet high to form the sides of a goal and support the crossbar.
Hacking: kicking an opponent's legs.
Halfback: see Midfielder.
Halftime: the intermission between the 2 periods or halves of a game.
Halves: see Periods.
Hand ball: a foul where a player touches the ball with his hand or arm; the opposing team is awarded a direct free kick.
Hat trick: 3 or more goals scored in a game by a single player.
Header: the striking of a ball in the air by a player's head.
Hook: the curved trajectory of a ball due to spin imparted on it by a kicker, such as in a banana kick.
IFAB: International Football Association Board — the organization consisting of 4 British soccer organizations and FIFA that approves all changes in the official international rules of soccer called the 17 Laws.
In bounds: when a ball is within the boundaries of the field, having not completely crossed a sideline or goal line.
In play: when a ball is within the boundaries of the field and play has not been stopped by the referee.
Indirect free kick: 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 this kick after the ball has touched another player.
Injury time: time added to the end of any period according to the referee's judgment of time lost due to player injuries or intentional stalling by a team.
Instep drive: a straight shot taken with the instep of a player's foot; usually the most powerful and accurate of shots.
Intermission: the 5-minute rest period between periods of a game.
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