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“Man on!” “Top of the box!” “Cross!”
.jpg) Find yourself struggling to understand what the coach and kids are yelling?
You’re not alone.
Supporting your child takes more than just being at the games. Knowing the lingo will not only help you understand the game but it will also keep you involved with your child.
Here are some of the basic soccer terms:
Time – The player with the ball has time to keep the ball and look for an effective pass.
Man On – Lets the player with the ball know that someone is coming to defend him/or her.
Cross – When the ball is at the sidelines, the player kicks it to a player closest to the center of the field.
Down the Line – The player with the ball should make a pass down the sideline.
Turn – Tells the player with the ball to turn into a space away from the defender.
Support – Means teammates closest to the player with the ball should offer help to defend or be available for a pass.
Mark Up – Tells the players to be close to their opposing player for defense or gain possession of the ball.
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