Soccer
Start of Game
A kick-off is a way of starting or restarting play:
• at the start of the match
• after a goal has been scored
• at the start of the second half of the match
• at the start of each period of extra time, where applicable A goal may be
scored directly from the kick-off.
Positions
Each soccer team has 11 players — 1 goalkeeper and 10 field players.
Goalkeeper: The keeper is the only player allowed to use his hands, and that activity is restricted to the
rectangular penalty area extending 18 yards from each side of the goal.
Defenders: They play in front of the goalkeeper, and their primary duty is to stop the opposition from
scoring. The sweeper is the last line of defense in front of the goalie.
Midfielders: These players are the link between the defense and attack. Midfielders must be the most
physically fit players on the field because they are expected to run the most in a game. They should be
able to penetrate deep in enemy territory on attack and make the transition to defense when the
opposition retains possession of the ball.
Forwards: Their primary job is to score goals or to create them for teammates. A center forward, also
known as a striker, should be a team’s leading goal scorer and the most dangerous player in the
attacking third of the field.
Corner Kick
The corner kick is taken to restart the play after the
ball wholly crosses the goal line after a player from
the defending team (including the goalie) touches it
last.
The corner kick is taken from either sides of the goal
area, closer to where it left the playing field. In other
words, corner kick is taken from the right corner if the
ball crosses the goal line on the right of the goal post
and from the left corner if it crosses the line on the
left.
Corner Kick
Goal Kick
A goal kick is taken if an offensive player is the last to touch the ball
before it leaves the field of play after the ball has crossed over the goal
line.
Any player from the defending team may take the goal kick, though
normally it is the goalkeeper who takes up the role.
The kick is taken from any point inside the penalty area.
Goal Kick
Throw In
If the ball goes over the side, the game will be restarted by throwing
the ball back into play.
• The ball must be thrown with both hands.
• It must be thrown from behind the head.
• The player making a throw-in must have both feet on the ground
when throwing the ball.
• He may run to gain momentum for the throw-in but both his feet
should be on the ground when the ball is released.
SAFETY
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Non-Contact sport
Don’t push, shove, kick or trip opponents
No sliding
Keep your head up
Always know where the ball is
*SAFETY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THIS
GAME
Review
What part of the foot do you use for passing?
Inside
What part of the foot do you use for shooting?
Laces
How many points is a goal worth?
One
How can a player get open on the field?
Move to an open space
What’s an offensive strategy that will help move the
ball down the field?
Short quick passes