Soccer Glossary of Terms
There are 197 entries in this glossary.| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 2-on-1 break: |
a type of break with 2 attacking players against 1 defensive player. |
| 3-on-1 break: |
a type of break with 3 attacking players against only 1 defensive player. |
| 3-on-2 break: |
a type of break with 3 attacking players against 2 d e fensive players. |
| 4-2-4: |
a formation that consists of 4 defenders, 2 midfielders and 4 forwards. |
| 4-3-3: |
a formation that consists of 4 defenders, 3 midfielders and 3 forwards. |
| 4-4-2: |
a formation that consists of 4 defenders, 4 midfielders and 2 forwards. |
| Advantage rule: |
a clause in the rules that directs the referee to refrain from stopping play for a foul if a stoppage would benefit the team that committed the violation. |
| Advantages: |
situations where a team has possession of the ball and outnumbers the opposition near the opposing goal. |
| Assist: |
the pass or passes which immediately precede a goal; a maximum of two assists can be credited for one goal. |
| Attacker: |
any player on the team that has possession of the ball. |
| Attacking midfielder: |
the most forward-playing midfielder, playing right behind the forwards; he supports the offense by providing passes to forwards to set up goals. |
| Attacking team: |
the team that has possession of the ball. |
| Back header: |
a player's use of his head to direct the ball backwards. |
| Back: |
a defender. |
| Ball carrier: |
a player that has possession of the ball. |
