SOCCER LANGUAGE
Find below an extensive list of words that has been used during practice and games throughout the soccer community.
The document provides simple statements that will be made that are simple and basic to me but you may not completely understand! This will help you as coaches and fellow coaches once players move to other teams.
Passing
Check In Move away from the play and then quickly dart back towards your team mate with the ball to create a passing option in front of the defenders
Hit (Feet/Space/Name) Pass the ball towards a target, usually this will mean a penetrating pass
Play to (Feet/Space/Name) As above
Down the Line Pass the ball forward along the side line for a team mate to move on to
Play Wide Pass the ball towards the sides to a team mates feet.
Through Ball A pass which is played in behind the opposition defense for a team mate to run on to
Whip It In Put bend/curl on the pass/cross to make it harder to defend. Always whip it to the far post.
Play It Early Play the pass as quickly as possible to catch the opposition out of position
Overlap Run around the outside of your team mate with the ball to cause a problem for the defender
Over The Top Pass the ball over the top of the opposition defense
Empty It - Play the ball as far away as possible (towards target player) when defending under pressure
Easy Ball Play what you see, move the ball up the field with simple passes.
Just Deliver Quickly offer an end product to what ever you are doing.
Support Look at how you are supporting the player with the ball, can you get into a position to receive an easy pass.
Killer Pass Play a decisive pass to create a goal scoring opportunity
Split Them Play a pass between two opposition players
Lay It Off Control it, Retain it, pass to a team mate and then look to make another passing option
Easy Ball Play the pass which is easiest i.e close and player in space
Slide It In Sneak a ball in behind the defense for a forward to move onto
Switch it Play the ball to the opposite side of the field, this can be short passes or a long pass.
Swing it Play the ball across the defense in a banana shape, this will help keep the ball away from the opposition.
Retain The Ball Turn and play the easiest pass, there is a high percent chance you will lose the ball if you progress forward (often after winning the ball in a close area)
Play Square Release the ball at 90 degrees to the side, play square often can mean a slightly backwards pass to come away from the opposition
Drop In Fill the big open gap on the field so that team mates can get you the ball, If they do you should be in a position to exploit space
Open Up Expand the shell of our team. Wide players get wide, Defenders/Forwards create depth on the field.
Dribbling
Man on There is an opposition player very close looking to win the ball (where you can not see him)
Time You have time on the ball, settle and look to play an easy or penetrating pass.
Drive With It Carry the ball forward into the space that is available, when a defender approaches slow down
Turn Change direction completely as there is more space/better options behind you.
Slow It Down Relax on the ball you have time to turn, move into space, there is no rush for an end product, observe the field.
Move With It Make your decision as you are carrying the ball into space
Be creative Take on a few players look for different runs from teammates, be unorthodox/unpredictable
Scoring
Finish It Shoot now on target beyond the keepers reach
Strike It Shoot quickly and make sure you hit the target, make the GK work. I believe a shot is worth while if you can get it away.
Hit It Same as above
Chip It Strike the understand side of the ball and loft it over the advancing GK
Across Goal Always strike to the far bottom corner of the goal, a bad shot becomes a good cross that a team mate can move on to.
Place It Dont go for power, look to use accuracy, maybe the GK is out of position, maybe you are not to far from goal.
Forwards
Isolate The Defender Take the defender to a place where you are 1-on-1 with them so that you can take advantage of them if the ball.
Play On the Defenders Shoulder Isolate the defender and then position yourself closely to the side of him ready to spin and run when the though pass is made
Take Him Away Make a run away from the play so that more space opens up for a team mate to move into.
Hold It Up Win the ball and wait for your team mates to support. Do not lose the ball. Make an easy pass and spin off for a return.
Win It If the ball is cleared by our defenders you have to get to it first before the opposition defenders do.
Goalkeeping
Posts Make sure you have defenders marking your posts on corners or free- kicks
Keepers Ball Come off line and claim ball
Release Once you have made a save look to distribute the ball quickly to the forwards
Wide Roll the ball out the wide defenders to build an attack
Line It Up Line up the wall for the free kick
Defending
Challenge Make a challenge directly for the ball, closing down space.
Dont Dive In Delay the attack by holding your position, stay on your feet
Touch Tight Keep the attacker within arms reach so you can mark effectively
Stay Home Do not let the attacker play the ball over your head or in behind you in any way
Get Back Make a recovery run and get goal side of the ball. Look to see where the danger is as you make the run and close it down.
Mark Up Find an open player of the other team and mark the goal side
Goal Side You are closer to your goal GK than the attacker (booty facing goal)
50/50 When the ball is in between two players and either could win the ball
Ball Side You are in between the ball and the player you are marking, this will help you intercept a pass. You should try and be goal side and ball side
Track Back Recovery run that specifically tracks and catches that of the person you should be marking
Tactical/Formations
4-4-2
4-3-3
This is an example of a formation in soccer:
4=defenders
4=midfielders
1=attackers
Fullbacks Wide defenders left/right
Centre backs Central defenders
Wingers Also known as wide midfielders, Wingers play a little more attacking than wide midfielders
Wide Midfielders Midfielders that tuck in when the team loses possession and expand out when the team is in possession
Centre Midfielders Hold the middle of the field at all times.
Playmaker Someone who likes to get on the ball in midfield and create chances for the team to score
Defensive Midfield Plays just in front of the defense and intercepts any passed before it gets to the opposition forwards. Starts attacks through easy passes
The Hole An area between our midfield and attack that can be exploited by dropping an attacker into it
Centre Forward A player that can lead the line by holding the ball up and bringing others into the game. Also finishes anything chances around the box.
Striker A player that can score goals, finish!
Finally four phrases that I hopefully will never here leave your mouths
Offsides its offside
My Bad
Boot it or Boom it
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