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20 Cards in this Set
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Attacking team
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the team that possesses the ball
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Corner Kick
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a restart after the ball crosses the opponent's goal when last touched by the opponent.
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Defending team
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the team that is trying to gain possession of the ball
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Dribbling
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a succession of forward pushes or touches in which the player keeps the ball under control
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Dropkick
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a ball that is dropped on the ground by the goalie and kicked just after it bounces.
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Fullback
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a defensive player position
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Goal Area
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the rectangular area in front of the goal line where the ball is placed for a goal kick
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Heading
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playing the ball with the head
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Indirect free kick
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a free kick from which a goal cannot be scored unless touched by another player
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Kickoff
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the free kick that starts play at the beginning of the game and after each score. A goal may be scored directly from a kickoff
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Penalty area
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the large rectangular area in front of the goal that defines the area the goalkeeper can use his/her hands to play the ball, and area in which a penal foul by the defense results in a penalty kick for the offense.
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Restart
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the starting of play whenever the ball is out of play or the game is stopped
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Striker
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the most forward attacking player(s)
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Tackle
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the act of taking the ball away from an opponent
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Throw in
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to put the ball play from the sideline by a two-hand overhead throw
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Toouchlines
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side boundary lines of the field
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Trapping
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a skill used to gain possession and control of the ball
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Soccer team
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combination of 11 offensive and defensive players, one of which is designated goalkeeper
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The flag staff must not be less than __ feet high
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5
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Maximum measures of the goal posts
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8 feet tall and 8 yards wide
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