...SOCCER In the book ‘Football’ written by Richard Giulianotti, soccer (Also known as football around the world) is acknowledged around the world to be the most popular sport. To play soccer you must get the ball into the goal post passing the keeper without using your hands, they are located on both sides of the field. The team with the most points wins the game. Soccer has its own organisation that promotes the game and holds tournaments. The organisation is known as FIFA (Federation de Football Association) which was founded in 1904. FIFA are known for their tournaments, the World Cup and the Women’s World Cup. How To Play Step 1. Feet and Eye Coordination To be able to play this game you are required to keep an eye on the ball and to kick it with your feet. It is known that vision can help control the movement of the foot. Perfection of this skill allows intercepting the ball with ease and to handle the ball while keeping his/her head up. Step 2. Dribbling Dribbling is kicking and controlling the ball while in motion. To dribble you must kick the ball hard enough so it goes forward, but light enough to keep it within reach of your feet. Step 3. Passing Passing is kicking the ball to a team member allowing them to be able to assist you in winning the game. It helps to watch where your team members are so you can assume where they will be running to. By doing so, this allows you to kick the ball ahead of your teammate so they can run to the ball. Step 4. Shooting/Scoring ...
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...Are you longing to get active and in shape, but are lacking the ambition to do it? Joining a sports team, such as soccer, can help you to do this while also having fun! If you are concerned about a lack of knowledge about the game, then follow these instructions, and you will be on your way to succeeding in the simple, yet complex game of soccer. Soccer dates back as far as a couple centuries B.C. Leather balls were first used and were kicked into nets. Now soccer has many rules and regulations to the game that give it a more competitive spin, while also allowing for fun and physical activity. The object of the game of soccer is to get the ball into the opponent's net. Seems simple, right? By the end of these instructions, you will know what...
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...Positions on the Soccer Field There are 11 positions on the soccer field, but they always fall into four broad categories. Even in smaller games, the number of players in each category may change, but by and large, the positions do not. The Goalkeeper The goalkeeper is the only player allowed to use his hands and that can only occur within the confines of the penalty area. There are never more that two goalkeepers on the field at any time — one on each team. The goalkeeper’s uniform is different from the rest of his team’s to make it obvious which player may use his hands. The jersey, often with long sleeves, is colored to clash with the others. And since the 1970s, goalkeepers have worn gloves to both protect their hands and enhance their grip on the ball. Some of the best goalkeepers in the world are Gianluigi Buffon of Italy and Iker Casillas of Spain. The Defenders A defender’s primary duty is to win back the ball from the opposition and prevent them from scoring. Teams play with anywhere from three to five at the back and each member of the defense tends to have a different, yet equally important duty. The defenders stationed in the center of the back line (known as central defenders or center backs) tend to be some of the taller and stronger members of the team since they so frequently have to win the ball in the air. They go forward very little, except on set pieces, and hold a position of great responsibility. The defenders on the flanks (known as wingbacks...
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...Soccer It is also known as associative football. Soccer is so popular and is played in close to 200 countries. It is said to have originated in England in the nineteenth century. This game is played between two teams of eleven players. It is played on a rectangular field. The main objective of this game is to ensure that the spherical ball gets to the opposing goal. The goalkeepers are the only players that are allowed to touch the ball with their hands during play time. Each team has a single goalkeeper who is positioned at the goal post. Soccer is played within 90 minutes that is divided into two halves. Each half has 45minutes. Soccer is governed by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). FIFA organizes the games for both men and women after every four years. FIFA has rules on how the field should be marked and its size. Here are some of the rules: It must be rectangular and between 50-100yards and 100-130 yards. The goal of the field is 8 feet high and 24 feet wide. The standard ball is black and white in color and between 27-28 inches circumference. In soccer, the main positions are the goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and attacker. Three or four defenders act as the last line of...
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...Taking a penalty kick in soccer can be a daunting proposition or a welcome opportunity. It all depends on how well you've prepared. Here are six tips to keep in mind that will help your penalty kicks reach the back of the net consistently: You have the most control over shots taken with the inside of the foot. Accuracy and consistency are more important than power. A good time to practice penalty kicks is immediately following training. Doing so can simulate having to refocus in the fatigued state you may face later in or following a match. Find a couple of comfortable shots and practice them over and over until they become automatic. Repetition is crucial. You should have one go-to, primary shot, and another secondary shot in case the keeper...
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...SOCCER (Football) Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players. It is widely considered to be the most popular sport in the world. The object of the game is to score by driving the ball into the opposing goal. The team that scores the most goals by the end of the match wins. If the score is tied at the end of the game, either a draw is declared or the game goes into extra time and/or a penalty shootout. Soccer is governed internationally by the International Federation of Association Football, commonly as the FIFA. The most prestigious international football competition is the FIFA World Cup, held every four years. Terms 1. Advantage Rule - The referee does not stop play for a foul if stopping the game will benefit the team that committed the foul. 2. Assist - A pass or two passes immediately before a goal is scored. 3. Attacker - A player on the team that has possession of the ball. 4. Center Line - The midfield line. 5. Charge - A legal move, if executed from the front or side of the ball carrier, where a player runs into an opponent. If committed against a player without the ball or from behind, a charge is illegal. 6. Clear - A kick that keeps the ball away from one's goal. 7. Defender - A player on the team that does not have possession of the ball. 8. Draw - A game that ends in a tie. 9. Dribbling - Moving the...
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...experiment. Soccer is a sport, played with a maximum of ten field players and one goalkeeper, with a circular ball. The object of the games is to score as many goals as possible into your opponents net, and...
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...On May 14, 2016 my soccer team played our biggest rival, Starmount High School. The game was tied, and we went into overtime twice. After that, it was time for penalty kicks. Even though I was a sophomore, I was on the lineup for the penalty kicks. There were two sophomores, one junior, and two seniors. I was third in line to shoot. Although we lost, I made my penalty kick while the two seniors missed theirs. It was their last game and they lost it. At the time I was mad; now I understand how they felt. On March 16, 2018 my soccer team was playing our biggest rival, Starmount High School. The game was tied and we went into overtime twice. After overtime, penalty kicks were going to decide who was going to win the game. I was the last of the...
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...of Dad, and that I would rather play soccer with him. Jack had a great idea to tell my football coach that my mom said I couldn’t play football, because she was worried about me getting injured. I could sneak off to soccer practice without my parents knowing. Even though it...
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...and bad grades. Mom doesn’t fight with Dad about me playing sports though. She knows she will lose. I keep telling my best friend, Jack, how I signed up for football because of Dad, and that I would rather play soccer with him. Jack had a great idea to tell my football coach that my mom said I couldn’t play football, because she was worried about me getting injured. I could sneak off to soccer practice without my parents knowing. Even though it was stretching the truth, I didn’t think his idea would really hurt anyone, so I went along with it. I go to one last football practice so I can tell my coach I am quitting. “Hi, Mark,” says Coach K. “Hi, Coach K. I want to tell you that Mom said that she doesn’t want me to play football anymore. She said she already discussed it with Dad, and that you don’t have to call her.” I hope coach doesn’t notice that instead of making eye contact I am watching the team practice. I am shifting from foot to foot, crossing my fingers in my pockets, and avoiding eye...
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...Soccer is a well-known and internationally played game. From the world cup to the English Premiere League, soccer events are much anticipated events. Every year, these events generate a lot of money for the economy of the country where these events are held. People from all over the world travels to the sports venues to see their favorite clubs and players playing. Internationally, soccer is a national game for many European and Latin American countries. It is played in approximately one hundred and forty countries worldwide. In many countries, soccer is played on regional and ton levels as well, it is also played for recreational purposes and many people play it to fulfil their passion for the game. Soccer is not really an old game. Instead,...
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...Soccer Soccer is the World Game, and is the one and only Football in many parts of the world. It is played in all corners of the world and its popularity is shown by the big stage of The World Cup held every four years. It is played with a round ball (traditionally with black and white checks), which is only kicked by the feet. This excludes the goal keeper, who can use hands only in the goal area. A goal is scored when an attacking player kicks the ball into the opposition net. Games are usually low scoring. There are 11 players on the field, with some substitutions coming late in the game. If a player is substituted off they cannot come back onto the field. The game consists of 45 minute halves, with a half time break. Players are not allowed to come off the ground during playing time Fitness for soccer consists of: Physical fitness is one of the most important aspects of soccer performance. A skillful player will go a long way in the sport, but without the fitness part of their game they will not be the complete player. Aerobic endurance fitness is one of the most important physical fitness attributes for soccer players. Players need to be able to maintain a high level of intensity throughout the 90 minute game. Another very important fitness component is anaerobic fitness, which means running speed and particularly repeat sprint ability. Players also need good agility, strength, power and flexibility. Training for soccer consists of: Regular training is needed for all...
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...Texoma Soccer Coaching Curriculum for ages 4-16 Texoma Soccer Questions? development@texomasoccer.org For more Fun Games, and Soccer Drills sign up online at: http://www.thechallengerway.com/ Table of Contents PLAYER DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................... 3 AGES 4-5 .............................................................................................................................. 3 Coaching Points: ............................................................................................................... 4 Ages 6-10 .............................................................................................................................. 5 Coaching Points: ............................................................................................................... 6 Ages 11-15: ........................................................................................................................... 7 Coaching Points: ............................................................................................................... 8 Ball Familiarity ......................................................................................................................... 9 Dribbling: .............................................................................................................................. 9 Passing: ................................................................
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...school soccer team had advanced to the State Tournament the summer of my junior year. I was the starting right defender. In the morning, my stomach churned. Many players on our team had never played in an athletic event at the state level. This was the first time in our school history soccer made the State Tournament. Our inexperience worried me. I focused on doing my job without mistakes. I prayed that our team would play an excellent game as our bus pulled into Cownie Soccer Complex. Warmups went by faster than they ever had. When the referee blew the whistle my panic faded. I observed from my defensive position as our offense quickly scored goal after goal. I quickly realized that our opponent was not on our level. It was a boring game for the defenders on our...
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...Louis Suarez has played recreational soccer since the age of six. Shortly after, he started playing in a travel team (Louis Suarez Dep. 1). During his soccer career, the only injury that he suffered from was a broken tibia in sixth grade (Louis Suarez Dep. 1). During the summer of 2015, Louis Suarez participated in a training program for The Overachiever Valley High School soccer team. Every summer, the soccer-training program is held for players who want to display their talent to the head coaches to prove that they belong on the varsity team. Even though these practices are not within the soccer season, the head coach, Leona Messi sends out emails about summer practices from her school email (Louis Suarez Dep. 1). Based on the emails it was clear that the players were running them, but it was also clear that the practices were part of the school soccer program (Ronaldo Suarez Dep. 1). Before the practices, Coach Messi did not inform the team captains to keep an eye out for concussions (Messi Dep. 6). On August 12th, 2015, Louis Suarez along with his fellow teammates began warming up and performed shooting drills. After completing warm ups and drills, the team proceeded to have a scrimmage. During the...
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