Soccer
Football (also known as association football or soccer) is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players each. It is widely considered to be the most popular sport in the world. A ball game, it is played on a rectangular grass field, or occasionally on artificial turf, with a goal at each end of the field. The object of the game is to score by maneuvering the ball into the opposing goal; only the goalkeepers may use their hands or arms to propel the ball in general play. 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 extended time, depending on the format of the competition
Dribble: Method of advancing the ball with your feet by using soft taps
- The ball is controlled and moved along the ground.
- A good player can dribble well with either foot
- Shooting a goal can be done with the inside, outside and/or instep (laces) of the foot.
- Good players avoid using the toe to kick the ball.
- A goal may be scored during play or on a penalty kick.
- The goalie may touch the ball with their hands provided they are in the penalty area.
- A goalie should move toward an attacker to "cut down the angle" making scoring more difficult.
- The correct location on the head to head the ball is your upper forehead. The ball should make contact with your forehead and hairline.
- Players should watch the ball contact their head
- Passes can be made with the inside, outside and/or instep (laces) of the foot.
- A good passer can pass well with either foot.
- Good players avoid using the toe to kick the ball.
- Short controlled passes are recommended.
- Must use a two-handed throw.
- Both feet must be in contact with the ground.
- Thrower may not put spin, fake, or change direction of ball.
- Player may run prior to throw-in, but must be behind sideline.
- A thrower should attempt to get ball to a teammate (not legal to throw to self).
- May use upper trunk, hips, thighs, shins, or feet to trap
- Hands and arms may not be used.
- A good trap brings the ball quickly under control and close to the player (fewest touches possible).
- "1-Touch" refers to one touch to trap the ball and then one touch to pass it.