Brace

What is a Brace in Soccer? When a player scores 2 goals in a match it is referred to as a brace. In English, the word brace has many meanings but this term comes from the old English language that signifies a pair or two. The goals don’t have to be scored consecutively, e.g. a…

Advantage

What is the advantage rule in soccer? Soccer referees have the authority to not call an obvious foul that would disadvantage the team who did not commit it, according to the advantage rule. The advantage rule in soccer states that when a referee believes a team has been fouled, they can choose to play on…

Dribble

What is a Dribble in Soccer? A ‘dribble’ is a move in which a player runs with the ball at his feet past one or more defenders, usually in a twisting run, also known as ‘dribbling’. Dribbling is the skillful practice of outwitting your competitor by navigating the ball away from them, all while keeping…