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Soccer is a competitive sport usually played between two teams of 11 players with a spherical ball. The object of the game is to kick the ball into the opposing team's goal. Participants are not allowed to use their hands to touch the ball with the exception of throwing the ball back into play after it goes out of bounds.

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the act of a goalkeeper in blocking or stopping a shot that would have gone into the goal without his intervention.

shorthanded

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a team playing with less than its full complement of 11 players.

substitution

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replacement of one player on the field with another player not on the field; FIFA rules allow only 3 substitutions per game.

out of play

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when a ball is outside the boundaries of the field or play has been stopped by the referee.

ball carrier

Sports; Soccer

A player that has possession of the ball.

beat

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To get the ball through or around an opponent by dribbling or shooting.

drop kick

Sports; Soccer

when a goalie drops the ball from his hands and kicks it just after it hits the ground.

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