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In a 4-3-3 formation, the CDM stands for Centre Defensive ___________
In a 4-3-3 formation, the CDM stands for Centre Defensive ___________
Midfielders
The GK in soccer stands for ___________
The GK in soccer stands for ___________
Goalkeeper
Full-backs defend on the left and right side of the field, also known as ________-Backs
Full-backs defend on the left and right side of the field, also known as ________-Backs
Left-Back/Right-Back
CB in soccer stands for Centre ________
CB in soccer stands for Centre ________
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Sweepers tend to clear the ball and are fast on their ________
Sweepers tend to clear the ball and are fast on their ________
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The position that brings the ball up to the attackers and helps defend with CBs or CDM is ________
The position that brings the ball up to the attackers and helps defend with CBs or CDM is ________
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Full-backs can go higher than the ________
Full-backs can go higher than the ________
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In a 4-4-2 formation, there are typically 4 defenders, 4 midfielders, and ________ forwards
In a 4-4-2 formation, there are typically 4 defenders, 4 midfielders, and ________ forwards
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The offside rule is designed to prevent ________ players from gaining an advantage
The offside rule is designed to prevent ________ players from gaining an advantage
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An indirect free kick must touch another player before a goal can be directly ________ from it
An indirect free kick must touch another player before a goal can be directly ________ from it
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Study Notes
Offside
- A player is considered offside when they are ahead of the ball and the second-to-last defender.
- The first defender is technically the goalkeeper.
- If a player is in both circumstances when their teammate passes them the ball, they are deemed offside.
Offside Scenarios
- If person A passes the ball to person B and person B is ahead of the ball and the second-to-last defender, they are offside.
- If person A passes the ball to person B and person B is ahead of the ball but not the second-to-last defender, they are onside.
Direct and Indirect Free Kicks
- Direct free kicks allow for an immediate score with a first-touch kick.
- Indirect free kicks require another player to touch the ball before it enters the goal.
- The referee signals a direct kick by extending their arm horizontally.
- The referee signals an indirect free kick by extending their arm vertically above their head.
Awarding Free Kicks
- Free kicks are awarded for excessive force, handball, acting out, offside, dissent, goalkeeper handling, impeding without contact, and passback.
Playing 11-a-Side Football
- A bigger field means higher endurance, longer/far passes, and utilising the width of the field.
- Considerations include smart plays, overlapping, quick intense passing, and possession/containment play.
Football Formations and Positions
- Common formations include 4-3-3, 4-4-2, and 3-5-2.
- Position terms include:
- GK: Goalkeeper
- CDM/DM: Centre Defensive Midfielders
- CB: Centre Back
- LB/RB: Left-Back/Right-Back or Full-backs
- CM: Centre Midfielders
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Test your knowledge on the soccer offside rule, including understanding when a player is considered offside and the consequences of being offside during a game. Learn about direct and indirect free-kicks in relation to offside situations.
