Soccer

Soccer

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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rugby

Sports; Soccer

an offshoot from soccer started in the early 1800s; rugby players are allowed to pick up the ball with their hands and run with it, and also make full contact with each other whether going after the ...

score

Sports; Soccer

to put the ball into the net for a goal; also, the tally of goals for each team playing in a game.

scorers

Sports; Soccer

players who score goals.

scoring opportunity

Sports; Soccer

a situation where a team stands a good chance of scoring a goal.

screening

Sports; Soccer

see Shielding.

shielding

Sports; Soccer

a technique used by a ball carrier to protect the ball from a defender closely marking him; the ball carrier keeps his body between the ball and the defender.