Wall
Techniques & SkillsA line of defenders standing shoulder-to-shoulder to block a free kick.
Related Terms in Techniques & Skills
Cross
A pass from the side of the field (wings) into the center, usually aiming for a striker in the box.
Rabona
A method of kicking the football where the kicking leg is crossed behind the back of the standing leg.
Bicycle Kick
An acrobatic strike where a player kicks the ball in mid-air while flipping backwards. Also known as an overhead kick.
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