Association Football Terminology - V

V

• Vanishing spray: short-lasting aerosol paint applied to the grass by the referee to mark the 10 yard exclusion area at a free kick.
• Video technology: long-campaigned for method of determining close decisions, such as whether a ball crosses the goalline, using instant replays provided by television cameras. It is yet to be introduced by the world governing body FIFA.{{{{{1}}}|date={{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}}}
• Volley: pass or shot in which the ball is struck before it touches the ground.
• Vuvuzela: plastic horn-shaped instruments popularised by supporters at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.