center circle: Circle at the center of the field with a radius of 10 yards from the center spot.
center line: The line dividing the field in half.
center spot: Spot at the center of the field from which kickoffs are taken.
chest trap: Stopping the ball in the air by using the chest.
collecting: Receiving and controlling a ball before putting it in play.
corner area: Arc around each field's four corners from which corner kicks are taken.
corner kick: Direct free kick from the corner area after the ball is played out of bound by the defending team and behind the goal line.
dangerous play: Minor violation such as high kick that could cause injury to another player.
defense: When the players move the ball away from their own goal.
direct free kick: Kick that can score without the ball being touch first by another player. Awarded after a major violation of the opposing team.
diving: Used by goalkeepers to save a shot on goal.
diving header: To hit the ball in an advanced move with the head.
dribbling: Running while keeping the control of the ball with the feet.
forward: Offense player position, goal scorers.
fullback: Defense player position, works with the goalkeeper.
goal: Area between the goalposts and the crossbar. The ball need to be completely inside to score.
goal area: Area from which goal kicks are taken.(See field of play)
goalkeeper: One of the team's 11 players, defender of the goal. He is the only player who can use his or her hand to play the ball except for a throw-in.
goal kick: Free kick taken by the defending team after the ball goes out and was last touch by the opposing team.
handball: A major violation, use of the hands to play by anyone other than the two goalkeepers.
header: Play the ball by hitting it with the forehead.
heel pass: The passer stops the ball and hits it back with his heel.
indirect free kick: A free kick that cannot score without first touching another player. They are awarded when the opponent team commits minor violation.
instep: Part of the foot covered by the shoelaces. Used for powerful kicks.
juggling: Keeping the ball in the air by making little touches with the feet, thighs, chest and head.
kickoff: Way to put the ball in play at the start of a game, after half-time, and after a goal. The ball is play from the center spot and must rotate one full turn before being touch by another player.
major violation: Include handball, holding, pushing and tripping. The opposing team is awarded a free kick.
marking: Defending by staying close to an opponent.
midfielder: Between the forwards and fullbacks. Must play both offense and defense.
minor violation: A foul as dangerous play, obstruction and offside. The opponent team is awarded a indirect free kick.
obstruction: Deliberate attempt to block a player's movement instead of playing the ball.
offside: The player is on the opponent's half of the field with only one opponent between the player and the goal when the ball is played. It is a minor violation.
passing: Playing the ball to a teammate by kicking or heading.
penalty arc: The arc connected to the penalty area, outside of which players must stand during a penalty kick.
penalty area: In front of each goal(See field of play), the goalkeeper can use his hands to play only within this area. If a major violation is committed inside this area the opposing team is awarded a penalty kick.
penalty kick: A direct free kick awarded after a major foul within the penalty area. The ball is placed on the penalty spot , all players must leave the area leaving only the goalie to defend.
penalty spot: Spot located 12 yards in front the center of the goal.
punt: One of the ways the goalkeeper may put the ball into play after making a save by an aerial kick with his or her laces. Punting enables the goalie to send the ball far downfield.
red card: The referee's signal to inform a player that he or she is expelled.
shooting: Attempt to score a goal.
shot on goal: Attempt to score that require a save.
sliding tackle: An advance defensive technique used to quickly take the ball away from an opponent by sliding.
support pass: A pass to a teammate positioned behind the passer.
tackle: Defensive technique used to take the ball away form an opponent.
throw-in: Returning the ball into play after it has been played out of bound over the sideline by an opponent.
trapping: Collecting,stopping and controlling the ball.
volley pass: A one-touch pass made in the air.
wing: Player in the outside forward position.
yellow card: A referee's warning signal to a player to inform him or her that another misconduct will result in being expelled.