Street Soccer
VariantsInformal versions of association football played on streets or paved areas, often emphasizing flair, nutmegs, and individual skill over tactical organization.
Related Terms in Variants
5-a-side
A popular variation of football in which each team fields five players (four outfielders and a goalkeeper). It can be played on various surfaces.
Football Tennis
Also known as Futnet; a sport played with a football over a low net on a court, combining elements of football, tennis, and volleyball.
Sepak Takraw
A Southeast Asian sport often described as 'kick volleyball', played with a rattan ball. While distinct, it shares the foot-skill element of football.
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