ATLANTA, Ga. (Gray News) - If you’re trying to get into soccer ahead of the World Cup, you may have noticed a learning curve, particularly with the terminology. Listening to soccer announcers can make you feel like you’ve walked into a foreign language class. Here’s a look at some top terms and what they mean. Common soccer terms explained Handball: You touch the ball with your hands in the sport where you’re not supposed to touch the ball with your hands. Yellow card: Soccer’s version of a warning.