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4/10/2025

20 FREQUENTLY USED TERMS IN FOOTBALL

TERMS IN FOOTBALLFootball is the most popular sport in the world, played and watched by billions of people. Like any other sport, football has a variety of terms used to describe the rules, techniques, and situations in the game.
For football fans, understanding these terms is essential to enjoying the game more. Here are some football terms that you should know:
1. Kick-off
A kick-off is a kick taken in the middle of the field to start the first half, the second half, or after a goal has been scored. This kick is taken by the team that has the right to start the game.
2. Offside
Offside is a situation when a player is closer to the opponent's goal than the ball and the last defender when receiving the pass. If offside occurs, the referee will give an indirect free kick to the opposing team. 
 
3. Free Kick
A free kick is given to a team when the opposing team commits a violation. There are two types of free kicks:A direct free kick is a kick directly towards the goal.
An indirect free kick is a kick that is touched by another player before it can become a goal.4. Penalty Kick (Penalty Kick)
A penalty kick will be given when a violation occurs in the penalty box. This kick is taken from the penalty spot with only the opposing goalkeeper allowed to block the ball.
5. Corner Kick
A corner kick is awarded when the ball goes out over the goal line after being last touched by a defender. The kick is taken from the corner of the field by the opposing team.
6. Goal Kick
A goal kick is awarded when the ball goes out over the goal line and is last touched by a player from the attacking team. This kick is taken by the goalkeeper or a defender inside the goal box.
7. Throw-in
If the ball goes out over the sideline, the team that did not touch the ball last will get the chance to throw in to continue the game.
8. Dribbling
Dribbling is a technique of dribbling the ball using the feet to pass opponents and carry the ball towards the opponent's goal.
9. Passing
Passing is a technique for passing the ball to a teammate with the aim of maintaining possession of the ball and creating attacking opportunities.
10. Tackle
Tackle is a technique for taking the ball from an opponent using the feet. There are two types of tackles:
  • Standing tackle: Catching the ball while standing.
  • Sliding tackle: Grab the ball by dropping to the ground.11. Header
A header is a technique of using the head to control the ball, usually used to score goals or pass the ball to teammates.
12. Hat-trick
A hat-trick is a term given to a soccer player who manages to score three goals in one match.
13. Clean Sheet
A clean sheet is a term used when a team does not concede a goal in a match.
14. Injury Time
Additional time given by the referee at the end of the first and second half to replace time lost due to injuries or other incidents during the match.
15. Yellow Card & Red Card
  • Yellow card: A warning to a player for a specific violation.
  • Red card: The player is sent off and the team must play with fewer players.16. Extra Time (Extension Time)
If the match ends in a draw in the knockout round, then two additional rounds of 15 minutes each are given.
17. Golden Goal & Silver Goal
  • Golden goal: The team that scores the first goal in extra time automatically wins.
  • Silver goal: If one team is ahead at the end of the first extra time, they win outright. 18. VAR (Video Assistant Referee)
VAR is a technology that helps referees make decisions by reviewing replays from various camera angles.
19. Formation
Formation is the arrangement of player positions in a team, for example 4-4-2 or 3-5-2.
20. Counter Attack
A counter attack is a strategy to attack quickly after taking the ball from the opponent.
These are some important terms in football that you must know. By understanding these terms, you can enjoy the game better and understand the strategies and tactics used by your favorite team!
 

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