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a variation of association football played indoors on a smaller field with walls instead of sidelines

Ex: Indoor soccer requires quick reflexes due to the fast-paced nature of the game .
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futsal
[noun]

a fast-paced variant of indoor soccer played with a smaller ball and on a smaller court

Ex: I love futsal because it ’s so much fun and helps me stay sharp during the off-season .
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a variant of soccer played on sandy beaches with smaller teams and modified rules

Ex: Beach soccer requires quick reflexes and precise ball control due to the shifting sand.
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a modified version of soccer specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities, played according to adapted rules and regulations

Ex: Paralympic soccer has gained popularity and recognition as a competitive sport on the international stage.
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a variation of soccer specifically designed for visually impaired athletes, played with a ball containing rattles and with players wearing blindfolds

Ex: Watching blind soccer matches is an inspiring experience, showcasing the determination and talent of visually impaired athletes.
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a competitive team sport played by individuals using power wheelchairs, involving maneuvering the ball to score goals

Ex: The school powerchair soccer to its adaptive sports program .
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cross
[noun]

a pass sent from the side of the field to the area near the opponent's goal

Ex: He made a brilliant cross into the penalty box for a teammate to score.
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back pass
[noun]

a pass made by a player to a teammate positioned behind them, often directed to the goalkeeper

Ex: The goalkeeper called for back pass to relieve the pressure .
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push pass
[noun]

a short, controlled pass in soccer using the side of the foot to accurately move the ball to a teammate

Ex: The coach emphasized the importance of precision push passing during training .
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a pass made to a teammate positioned horizontally or laterally from the passer, typically to maintain possession or create space

Ex: The coach emphasizes the importance of sideways passes in their playing style .
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a move in soccer where a player uses the heel of their foot to pass the ball backward to a teammate

Ex: They practiced backheel pass in training .
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a forward pass that goes between or past defenders to reach a teammate in an attacking position

Ex: through pass created a scoring chance .
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ball
[noun]

the act of passing the ball in a particular direction or style to a teammate in soccer

Ex: They directed a low , ball into the penalty area .
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a strategic soccer kickoff aimed at quickly recovering the ball before it travels the necessary distance

Ex: onside kick attempt failed , resulting in good field position for the opponent .
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toe kick
[noun]

(soccer) the act of striking the ball with the tip of the foot rather than the instep or side

Ex: He attempted a toe kick but it went wide .
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the act of striking the ball while it is in the air, without letting it touch the ground first

Ex: The defender cleared the danger with a volley kick.
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(soccer) a free kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball goes out of play over the defending team's goal line

Ex: They practiced corner kick strategies during training .
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goal kick
[noun]

(soccer) a free kick taken from the goal area when the ball crosses the goal line, last touched by an attacker

Ex: He adjusted his positioning to receive the goalkeepergoal kick in space .
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a direct free kick taken from the penalty spot, awarded after a foul in the penalty area

Ex: She confidently took penalty kick.
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rabona
[noun]

(soccer) a trick where a player crosses one leg behind the other to kick the ball

Ex: She executed a rabona during the match .
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a tiebreaker method where players take turns shooting penalty kicks to determine the winner of a match that remains undecided after regular play and extra time

Ex: The players penalty shoot-outs to improve their skills .
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chip shot
[noun]

(soccer) a kick that lightly lifts the ball over an opponent, usually the goalkeeper

Ex: chip shot floated into the net .
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corner
[noun]

(soccer) a kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball goes out of play over the defending team's goal line

Ex: The striker positioned himself near the near post to receive the corner.
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(soccer) the difference between the total number of goals scored and conceded by a team in a competition

Ex: The team needs to win by a large margin to improve goal difference.
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to head
[Verb]

to strike the ball with the head, usually to pass or score in soccer

Ex: He flicked his neck head the ball into the goal .
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to chest
[Verb]

to control or redirect the ball using the chest in soccer

Ex: He chest the ball if given the chance .
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to punt
[Verb]

to kick the ball a long distance in soccer in an attempt to change field position

Ex: With the game tied in the final minutes , the coach elected punt and rely on the defense .
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to nutmeg
[Verb]

(soccer) to skillfully pass or kick the ball through the opponent's legs and regain possession of it on the other side

Ex: He nutmegged the goalkeeper to score the winning goal in the final minutes.
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