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Look over and study the soccer terms below.

Before moving on, make sure to learn these terms about soccer. Use the crossword puzzle below to review.

breakaway
108
throwin
153
indirectfreekick
181
cornerkick
225
holding
285
dropball
11
restart
33
directfreekick
69
offsides
83
foul
266

Across

  1. a fast break with one or more attackers behind the defenders; only the goalkeeper stays between the offense and the goal
  2. to put the ball in play from the sideline by a two-hand overhead throw
  3. a free kick from which a goal cannot be scored unless touched by another player
  4. a restart after the ball crosses the opponent’s goal line when last touched by the opponent
  5. stopping the progress of a player by placing the hand or extended arm in contact with the player

Down

  1. a ball held waist high and dropped by a referee
  2. the starting of play whenever the ball is out of play or the game is stopped
  3. a free kick from which the kicker may immediately score
  4. usually called on a player who does not have two defensive players between him and the goal when receiving the ball from a teammate
  5. any illegal play
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breakaway corner kick direct free kick drop ball
foul holding indirect free kick offsides
restart throw-in