Football terminology refers to professional terms in football, including curveball, fish jump, sweeper, free agent, all attack and all defense, bottom pass, perimeter pass, cross position, long pass breakthrough, area defense, etc.

1. Curved ball

Football technical terminology. The kicking technique of directing the ball to move in an arc. During the operation of football, due to strong rotation, there is a difference in air between the two sides. When kicking a curveball, the area where the foot hits the ball should be off center of gravity. Commonly used to bypass defensive players located in the middle of the passing route, or to confuse the goalkeeper during shooting, causing errors in the goalkeeper's judgment. When taking a direct free kick, shooting with a curved ball is already an important method of scoring.

2. Fish Leaping Ball

Football technical terminology. A difficult catching technique for goalkeepers. Use one foot on the same side as the ball to forcefully kick the ground, and bend and swing the opposite leg to make the body jump out of the ball. When landing after receiving the ball, press the ball with both hands and use the side of your forearm to land first, protecting the ball with your body. Because it leaped sideways, it increased the range of catching the ball, allowing it to catch balls that were difficult to catch with other movements.

3. The cleaner

The nickname for a trailing center back who undertakes specific defensive tasks in football matches. In the 8th FIFA World Cup in 1966, influenced by the tactical concept of "defending steadily and attacking", a player was arranged behind the defensive line to strengthen defense. His responsibility was to only defend and not attack, and to perform a single defensive task of filling in positions, "clearing" the ball that hit the local goal, hence the name.

4. Free people

The nickname for the trailing center back in the "333" formation in football matches. Defense is the absence of a fixed guard, allowing for flexible positioning and rescue, thereby ensuring that other players, especially the three defenders, have no worries when marking. It is the development of the cleaner's kicking technique, which not only requires defense, but also waiting for opportunities to insert into the front line of attack. According to their responsibilities, the team members who are required to be "free agents" have comprehensive technical skills, strong tactical awareness, and rich game experience, and are the core of organizing and commanding defense.

5. Full attack, full defense

A team consisting of 10 players, except for the goalkeeper, who are responsible for both offense and defense, is called a full attack and full defense team. According to the needs of attack and defense in the game, each player can play the role of a player in any position. This tactic breaks the constraints of formation on team members and fully mobilizes and unleashes their initiative and talents. At the same time, higher requirements have been put forward for team members in terms of physical fitness, skills, tactics, willpower, and combat style.

6. Bottom line transmission

One of the attacking tactics in football. The tactical method of attacking from the sideline, which involves breaking through with individual dribbling or collectively pushing the ball near the opponent's goal line, and then passing it long in front of the opponent's goal. During rapid advance, the attacking team often takes advantage of the opponent's unstable defensive line to use this method of flanking in the middle to score a goal.

7. Peripheral transmission

When a player on the attacking side has a ball in an area near the sideline at a 45 degree angle to the opponent's goal, they use a long top pass to pass the ball to their teammate near the opponent's penalty area, allowing them to continuously attack with their head on the ball, which is called a "peripheral pass". Especially when the defending team members have timely retreated and are densely concentrated in the area 30-40 meters in front of the goal, the road leading to the opponent's goal has been blocked, or when the attacking team has a tall and strong forward player with the ability to compete for the top ball, using this style of play can achieve good results.

8. Cross transposition

The tactical coordination method of attacking players changing positions from left to right while running in order to get rid of the opponent's defense during the game. The most common ones are: the player on the left sprints to the player on the right to receive the ball, and the player on the right passes the ball and crosses over to the left position. This tactical combination changed the way team members only move within their own position range, making the tactics more versatile.

9. Long lasting breakthrough

The tactical method of using long-range passing to break through the opponent's defense. In contemporary football matches, it is often used for quick counterattacks. The defensive player intercepted the ball in front of their own goal and took advantage of the opportunity when the opponent's attack was too late to return. They then passed the ball to their forward partner to break through the opponent's defense.

10. Regional defense

Each team member is divided into a certain defensive area based on their position, and within the designated range, they mainly adopt the defensive method of standing, rather than closely marking people. This makes it easier for the attacking team to pass and receive, and when there are two or more attacking players in the same area, defense becomes difficult. This defensive tactic is relatively passive and can no longer meet the needs of the development of football. It is now rarely used.