Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (a-f). soccer field 2

E) Match the words (1-4) with the definitions
(A-D).
1 _ ___defender
2 ____ winger
3 _____ midfielder
4 ______ goalkeeper
A a player who is stationed near the touchline
B a position that keeps a player near the
halfway line
C an outfield player who prevents the opposing
team from scoring
D a player who can touch the ball with his or her
Hands
1. What position does not play in defense?
A winger C fullback
B sweeper D wingback
2. Which position does NOT defend against the
opposing team's attacks?
A fullback C goalie
B striker D wingback
3. Which of these is NOT a way players may
move the ball during regular game play?
A corner kick C passing
B dribbling D heading
4. What happens if a ball goes past the touch line?
A a kick off C a corner kick
B a throw in D a goal kick
8 Fill in the blanks with the correct words
and phrases from the word bank.
B K
Head cross pass throw in dribble shoot
1 A long pass across the field is known as a________________.
2 To____________________ is to attempt to score a goal.
3 Players who want to give the ball to a
teammate must_______________________ the ball.
4 If the ball goes out of bounds, it is put back
into play with a ____________________ .
5 To_____________________ is to move it across the field
using only the feet.
6 To_______________________ is to direct the ball using the head:
Q Write a word that is similar in meaning to the
underlined part.
1 Teams attempt to earn a point by kicking the ball into the
other team's net. s __ r _
2 The first kick of the game puts the ball into play at the
beginning of a game. k _ c _ _ f _