Academy - Footballizer - Page 6
Positions
Position refers to the specific role assigned to each player on the field. Each position has its own set of responsibilities and duties, and understanding these positions is essential for organizing a team's strategy and tactics.
Formation
Formation in football refers to the way players are positioned on the field at the start of a match, and during a game.
The Field of Play
The field of play (also known as a football field, soccer field or football pitch) refers to the playing surface for football.
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What is Football?
Football (or soccer) is a sport in which two teams of 11 players attempt to move and put the ball into the opposing team's goal using any part of their bodies except their hands and arms.
LM
Short for Left Midfielder. A left midfielder is a wide midfielder who has a role balanced between attack and defence, similar to that of central midfielders, but a left midfielder is positioned on the left side and closer to the touchlines of the pitch.
GK
Short for Goalkeeper. The goalkeeper is a unique player in football, responsible for defending the goal and preventing the opposing team from scoring.
Dribbling
Dribbling is the act of carrying the ball with your feet and avoiding defenders' attempts to intercept the ball.
Penalty Kick
A penalty kick is a way of beginning play in football in which a player is allowed to take a single shot on goal while the other team's goalkeeper is the only one defending it.
Reactions Explained
As a player attribute, reactions refers to a player's acting speed in response to situations that occur around them.