FORMER United star David Beckham is playing his football in America now, and although the game is the same US commentators have their own way to describe the action.

Here is a sample of the words used to describe the beautiful game.

BULLDOGGING - When a player shows determination to win the ball back.

CHICKEN WING BATTLE - A tussle between players, during which they use their arms and elbows to fight for the ball.

FINAL SIGNAL - The final whistle.

IN THE WHEELHOUSE - Within easy reach of the goalkeeper.

KNOCK LIKE A BEAR KISS - A tackle that is more clumsy than dangerous, and appears to be worse than it actually was.

MATCH UPS - Man marking.

MIDFIELD STRIPE - The halfway line.

ON FRAME - On target.

ON THE DOORSTEP - In front of goal.

REAL ESTATE - Used to describe the space/lack of space in the penalty area.

ON THE DIAGONAL SERVICE - A cross-field pass.

SLOW ROLLER - A weak shot.

SOME WHEELS - A quick turn of pace.

SOUTHPAW - A left-footed player.

STUTTER STEP - A step-over.

TAKEAWAY - An interception or tackle after which the player comes away with the ball.

UNLOAD - To kick a ball with maximum power.

UPPER 90 - a) The 90-degree angle between crossbar and post. b) A shot that goes in the the top corner of the goal.

UNCORK IT - To unleash a powerful shot.

WASTEBASKET - A pass that goes out of play. 

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