1. Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Europe and the Americas.
It has a vivid and interesting history
in the world of sports. Early evidence of soccer being played as a sport finds occurrence in China during
the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC. In China, it was during the Han dynasty that people dribbled leather balls by
kicking it into a small net. Recorded facts also support the fact that Romans and Greeks used to play ball
for fun and frolic. Some facts point to Kyoto in Japan where kicking of ball was a popular sport
2. In soccer skills, receiving is as important as passing. To properly receive the ball,
players should plant their weak foot on the ground and move the foot that will
stop the ball slightly forward and off the ground.
Throwing in the ball Performing a throw-in is an important skill for players of all ages to
learn and master because they are used frequently in games as a way to reward one team
for the misconduct of the other team through broken rules or misbehavior.
A penalty kick is performed the same way a regular shot is performed. One player,
usually the one who was fouled by the opposing team, has the chance to kick for a shot.
There is a penalty mark from which the player stands and is dependent on the age of the
league.
Of all basic soccer skills, dribbling is probably the most fundamental. Dribbling involves
keeping the ball moving between the player’s feet by kicking it from one foot to the
other.
Of all basic soccer skills, dribbling is probably the most fundamental. Dribbling involves
keeping the ball moving between the player’s feet by kicking it from one foot to the
other.
Passing Though it might make sense at first to be moving when it comes time to pass,
soccer players should actually be stopped before passing. To do this, players should plant
one foot on the ground, facing the direction they wish to pass.
Shooting a soccer ball for a goal takes concentration and much practice to be effective
and accurate, but all soccer players can master this youth soccer skill with a few tips. To
shoot the ball, players should plant their weak foot next to the ball.
3.
o A football match is played by two teams, with each allowed no more
than 11 players on the field at any one time, one of whom is a
goalkeeper.
o A match is played in two 45 minute halves.
o The game begins with the toss of a coin, and the winning captain
decides which goal to defend or to take the first kick off.
o All players must use their feet head or chest to play the ball. Only the
goalkeeper is allowed to use their hands, and only within their
designated goal area.
o The aim of the game is to score a goal, which is achieved by kicking or
heading the ball into the opposition team's goal.
o If the ball touches or crosses the side line, it is thrown back in by the
team that was not the last to touch the ball.
o The game is controlled by a central referee, and two linesmen. They
award free kicks and penalties when rules are broken.
4. GOALKEEPER
The goalkeeper is simply known as the guy with gloves who keeps the
opponents from scoring. He has a special position because only him can play
the ball with his hands Aside from being the last line of defense, the
goalkeeper is the first person in attack. That is why keepers who can make
good goal kicks and strategic ball throws to team mates are valuable.
DEFENDERS
A defender’s task is to keep the ball away from the keeper, prevent opposing
attackers from passing or receiving, and block shots. Defending requires a
player to be well-fit, hard-working, and quick at anticipating the movement of
the opponents.
CENTRAL DEFENDER
In a four-player defense, the center-backs are the two defenders in the
middle. They are erroneously called center-halves, because in an obsolete
football formation called the 2-3-5, the “3” players are designated with that
name. As tactics evolved, the “3” dropped to “center-back” but still retained
the name “center-half.”
FULL BACK
A full-back is a defender positioned on the side. They are either classified as
left back (LB) or right back (RB). The defenders positioned between them are
called centerbacks.
WING BACK
A wing-back is a full-back that advances up to the opponent’s goal end. He
runs the whole length of the football pitch: he defends the flanks like a
dedicated full-back and attacks like a winger.
