bend
What Is The Definition Of Bend In Soccer?
1. This is a term used in soccer where a skilled player kicks the ball in a certain manner that puts a spin on the ball that therefore causes the ball to bend or curve while in the air.
One instance to bend the ball would be during a free kick, where the team kicking the ball would choose their team’s best player who is best at bending the ball. The kicker will then try their best in order to try to lift and bend the ball over and around the wall opposing players, to their teammates near the goal.
Examples Of How Bend Is Used In Commentary
1. Donovan takes the pass at the corner then kicks the ball towards the goal, bending it over the defenders and into the top far corner of the net for the score.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Soccer
