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Penalty spot:
The small circular spot located 12 yards in front of the center of the goal line from which all penalty kicks are taken; positioned at the center of the penalty arc.

Pitch:
Soccer games are played on the pitch (field).

Play on:
A term used by referees to indicate that no foul or stoppage is to be called; used by referees when applying the Advantage Law.

Play, conditioned;
Applying an artificial restriction, e.g. all players must pass the ball on the first touch.

Play, cross-over;
Applied to the movements of two attacking players moving in opposite directions past each other. These movements are usually made with the ball but can also be made without it.

Play, one-touch:
Passing the ball first time, i.e. without controlling the ball.