'''LYS Coaching Soccer Verbiage'''

== Coaches asked that we all used the same terms for common coaching ideas, so players can easily move from one team to another.    Please make an effort to use this set of terms: ==
=== Basic Terms: ===
=== (Offensive) ===
'''Man on''' - Defender closing down

'''Turn''' - Space up field

'''Settle - '''Time to control the ball

'''Time''' - Head up, and make a good decision

'''Carry''' - Dribble forward

'''Away – '''GK/Defender is asking for the pressure to leave (kick the ball away to space – NOT BOOT BALL)

'''Again''' - Repeat activity (pass, run, shot)

'''Back/Drop'''  - Open player behind for a pass

'''Check''' – Find open space (a pocket) to receive the ball

'''Easy''' – Reminds player to stay composed on the ball

'''Space''' – Look around and move to the open field

'''Rondo''' – Connect passes and keep the ball

'''Feet''' – Keep the ball on the ground to feet

'''Through''' - Play a ball into space for the forward running on

'''Angle''' – Find room for your teammate to pass

'''(Defensive)'''

'''Backside''' – Turn and find your mark and play defense

'''Close Down''' – Defender needs to try to steal the ball effectively

'''Mark up – '''Find the nearest defender and mark him

'''Jockey''' – Breakdown the defender – DO NOT STAB

'''Challenge''' – Try to make a attempt to steal the ball

'''Get Back''' – Get to your position

'''Easy''' – Delay the attacker