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| Ifab |
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International Football Association Board — the organization consisting of 4 British soccer organizations and FIFA that approves all changes in the official international rules of soccer called the 17 Laws.
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| In Bounds |
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When a ball is within the boundaries of the field, having not completely crossed a sideline or goal line.
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| In Play |
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When a ball is within the boundaries of the field and play has not been stopped by the referee.
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| Indirect Free Kick |
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A kick awarded to a player for a less-serious foul committed by the opposition; the player kicks a stationary ball without any opposing players within 10 feet of him; a goal can only be scored on this kick after the ball has touched another player.
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| Injury Time |
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Time added to the end of any period according to the referee's judgment of time lost due to player injuries or intentional stalling by a team.
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| Instep Drive |
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A straight shot taken with the instep of a player's foot; usually the most powerful and accurate of shots.
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| Intermission |
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The 5-minute rest period between periods of a game.
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