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Soccer Trap
(aka “Receive“) There are occasions when a soccer player should literally trap the soccer ball; for example, if an “air ball” is coming at his feet, he can use the bottom of his foot to trap the ball against the ground. However, when someone uses the term “trap” or “trapping”, they usually mean “receive” or “receiving”. The terms trap & trapping are falling out of use in favor of “receive” & “receiving”. Years ago, the objective was to “trap” the ball using the feet, chest, thigh, etc. Today, soccer play is more sophisticated & the objective is usually not to “trap” the ball, but to receive the ball so it goes in the direction & the distance that is advantageous for the soccer receiver (e.g., left, right, or forward and toward open space away from defenders).
Soccer Lofted Drive
A pass or shot that is made by striking the lower part of the soccer ball with the inside or outside of the foot near the laces, or with the top of the foot, so the soccer ball rises into the air (i.e., so it is “lofted”). It is a “drive” because there is a full follow-thru. A good analogy is a drive in golf; here you are going for distance. This is different from a “chip” which is struck with a downward, jabbing motion & little follow-through. A drive is more powerful than a chip & at older ages is more likely to score from long distance. In youth soccer leagues, however, where there is a short goalkeeper in a tall goal, a chip can be very effective. (See “Drive“, “Chip“, “Hopped Pass” & “Air Ball“).
Soccer Lifted Ball
An “Air Ball“.
Soccer Hopped Pass
A short “chip” or “flick pass” that is kicked into the air high enough to go over outstretched legs. This can be effective near the goal or when “passing to yourself” to beat a defender. (See “Pass To Yourself“, “Flick Pass“, “Chip” & “Air Ball“).
Soccer Ground Ball
In my research I haven’t found a commonly used term for balls kicked on the ground, but “ground ball” seems as good as any & is a term American kid’s should understand. (See “Air Ball“).
Soccer Air Ball
(aka Lifted Ball or Lofted Ball). A soccer ball that is in the air. A “chip” soccer pass is an air ball. A soccer pass should stay on the ground unless the passer intends it to be an “air ball”. (See “Chip“, “Lofted Drive” & “Hopped Pass“).