SOCCER STUDY GUIDE

1. Definitions
   1. Kickoff – the game begins by a place kick from the center of the field in the direction of the opponent’s goal. The player who kicks the ball may not touch it again until it has been touched by another player.
   2. Corner Kick – when the ball crosses the end line last touched by a defensive player, the offensive team puts the ball back into play from the nearest corner. A goal may be scored directly.
   3. Goal Kick – when the ball crosses the end line last touched by an offensive player, the defensive team puts the ball back into play.
   4. Direct Kick – a free kick from which a goal may be scored directly.
   5. Indirect Kick – a free kick from which the ball must touch another player before a goal is scored.
   6. Throw – In – manner of putting the ball in play after it has gone completely over the side line.
   7. Attacking Team – team who has possession of the ball (offensive team).
   8. Dribbling – a succession of forward kicks in which the player keeps the ball under control.
   9. Offside – when an offensive player is closer to the goal (waiting for the ball) than any defensive player other than the goalie.
   10. Hand Ball – contacting the ball intentionally with the hand or any part of the arm.
   11. Passing – advancing the ball from one player to another.
2. The Game
   1. The game is played by 11 players per team.
   2. Except during a throw-in, the goalkeeper is the only player allowed to use their hands.
   3. A goalkeeper may not take more than 4 steps with the ball in hand unless he/she bounces or drop kicks it.
   4. Each goal is worth 1 point.