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A player's use of his head to direct the ball backwards. |
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Back Tackle |
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An attempt by a defender to take the ball away from a ball carrier by swinging the defender's leg in front of the ball from behind. |
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Banana Kick |
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A type of kick that gives the ball a curved trajectory; used to get the ball around an obstacle such as a goaltender or defender. |
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Beat |
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To get the ball through or around an opponent by dribbling or shooting. |
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Bicycle Kick or Scissors Kick |
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When a player kicks the ball in mid-air backwards and over his own head, usually making contact above waist level; an acrobatic shot. |
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Boots |
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Another name for soccer cleats. |
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Break |
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When a team quickly advances the ball down the field in an attempt to get its players near the opponent's goal before the defenders have a chance to retreat; also called an advantage. |
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Breakaway |
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When an attacker with the ball approaches the goal undefended; this exciting play pits a sole attacker against the goalkeeper in a one-on-one showdown. |
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