Performed when the ball bounces before the kicker strikes it. It is, therefore, sometimes on the rise at the moment of impact. bicycle kick false full volley false half-volley true Single The player uses his whole body as a battering ram to strike the ball. This skill is not for the faint-hearted. basic header false diving header true Dribbling false Single Awarded against a team for committing a penalty foul such as kicking a player instead of the ball, pushing, tripping, and similar infringements. indirect free-kick false direct free-kick true basic header false Single One of the most difficult ball skills to master. It can be considered an attacking move, where the player should retain the ball with them until the opponent is evaded and the ball is put into play to score. Dribbling true full volley false sliding tackle false Single It’s the principal means of wresting possession from the opposition. It is a skill that every team member, including forwards, needs to be prepared to use, coining the phrase “defending from the front”.  stance false Throw-ins false Tackling true Single Made when a defending player meets an attacker head-on. Both players use the inside of their tackling foot, forcibly making contact with the ball. block tackle true diving header false indirect free-kick false Single Not intended to gain possession or set up a pass to a teammate. It’s usually made when an attacker has the ball near the touchline and needs to be stopped from advancing. The tackler’s best option is to kick the ball into touch.  bicycle kick false recovery tackle true Dribbling false Single The most nerve-racking moments in football. They are awarded for fouls committed in the penalty area, such as tripping and pushing. basic header false diving header false Penalties true Single Used to restart play from the touchline. hook tackle false recovery tackle false Throw-ins true Single Used for passing and attempts on a goal. It is made with the forehead, providing the most power and accuracy. diving header false basic header true block tackle false Single