SOCCERSOCCERSOCCERSOCCER

By: Jocelyn CavalierBy: Jocelyn Cavalier

What do these buttons mean?What do these buttons mean?

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Now that you know how to navigate, let’s have some fun and learn about soccer!!!!

What do you want to learn about?What do you want to learn about?

1. OVERVIEW

& HISTORY

2. RULES

4. POSITIO

NS

3. THE FIELD5. EQUIPMENT

6. QUIZ

QUIT

Make sure you do each one!

Where Did Soccer Come From?Where Did Soccer Come From?

Soccer as we know it today was invented in England in 1848 and was called football.

The first soccer club was formed in 1863. The first competition was organized in 1872. The Federation of International Football

Association (FIFA) was founded in 1904.

Where Did Soccer Come From?Where Did Soccer Come From?

Soccer became an Olympic sport in 1908.

The World Cup of soccer is held every 4 years and is the most globally covered sporting event in the world.

Today, 203 countries are FIFA members.

FUN FACTSFUN FACTS

Over 90% of the world’s soccer balls are made in Pakistan.

During the course of a full game of soccer, players may run up to 6 or 7 miles.

More than 90,000 fans watched the 1999 Women’s World Cup championship when the United States defeated China. To date, this is the largest live crowd in the United States to watch a women’s sporting event.

Now lets learn about some Now lets learn about some well known soccer idols!!well known soccer idols!!

Mia Hamm Pele

David Beckha

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DAVID BECKHAMDAVID BECKHAM

Country: England

Club: Manchester United FC

Born: 02/05/1975

Position: Midfielder

Shirt Number: 7 Made his debut in the World

Cup at the age of 17 A very high profile athlete,

courtesy of his marriage to Victoria of the Spice Girls

PELEPELECountry: BrazilClub: SantosBorn: 10/23/1940Position: ForwardShirt Number: 3• At the age of 17, was

the youngest player to win a World Cup

• Is the only player to have won 3 World Cups

MIA HAMMMIA HAMMCountry: United StatesCountry: United StatesClub: Washington FreedomClub: Washington FreedomBorn: 03/17/1972Born: 03/17/1972Position: ForwardPosition: ForwardShirt Number: 9Shirt Number: 9• Won the World Cup Title Won the World Cup Title

in 1991 & 1999in 1991 & 1999 • The all time leading The all time leading

scorer in International scorer in International History, male or femaleHistory, male or female

• First ever five time US First ever five time US Athlete of the YearAthlete of the Year

POP QUIZPOP QUIZ

How many countries are part of FIFA?

a) 107

b) 203

SCORE!!!You did good!!Now that you know the history, let’s learn the rules.

Objectives of SoccerObjectives of Soccer The objective of soccer is for one team to

send the ball into the opposing team’s goal by moving it with their feet or any other part of the body but the arms or hands.

Two teams with 11 players including a goalie play two 45-minute periods with a halftime of 15 minutes.

If the game is tied after regulation, two 15-minute overtime periods are played.

If still tied, a penalty shoot-out takes place.

Objective of Soccer cont.Objective of Soccer cont.

The team in possession of the ball is called the offensive team.

The offensive team passes the ball around the field, looking to set up a good scoring opportunity.

The defensive team tries to prevent the offensive team from scoring and tries to gain possession of the ball themselves.

The team with the most goals at the end of regulation time is the winner.

REFEREESREFEREES

Controls the game to ensure proper and fair play

There is one center head referee and two linesman

Head referee has full discretion of what fouls to call: either in-direct fouls (can’t score directly from the kick) or direct fouls (can score directly from kick)

FOULSFOULS

ALL ARE DIRECT KICKS: · Slide tackles· Kicking or trying to kick an opponent· Tripping or trying to trip an opponent· Jumping at or charging into an opponent · Charging and contacting with the goalkeeper· Holding or pushing an opponent· Hand ball· Hand ball in goal box (penalty kick)

FOULSFOULS

ALL ARE INDIRECT KICKS:· Dangerous play· Intentionally obstructing/blocking another player· Goalkeeper playing the ball with their hands when the ball has been intentionally kicked to them by a teammate· Stalling (Ex: Goalkeeper taking more than six seconds to release ball)

Yellow CardsYellow Cards

• YELLOW CARD (WARNING):· Entering and exiting the field without permission (need to wait for referee’s signal)· Arguing with the referee· Unsportsmanlike conduct· Pulling an opponent’s jersey

Red Cards

RED CARD (EJECTION):· Violent strike or attempt to strike· Foul or abusive language to anyone· Repeated misconduct· Using your hands to stop the ball on purpose in the goalie box that stops a goal from scoring· Intent to harm your opponent· Any foul ruled rough by the referee

POP QUIZPOP QUIZ

How long is each half of a soccer game?

a) 30 minutes

b) 45 minutes

Close, it’s a little bit more than that.

SCORE!!!You’re right

Now lets learn about the field.

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Explanations of the lines…Explanations of the lines…go back and forth using the go back and forth using the buttons to understandbuttons to understand

1. Touchlines: The two lines marking the boundaries of the longest part of the field.

2. Goal line: The line marking the boundaries of the shortest part of the field.

3. Halfway line: The line that segments the field into two halves.

4. Center Mark: The circle at the middle of the field. It should be 10 yards in diameter.

Lines cont.

5. Goal Area: A box surrounding the goal that is 6 yards out from the goal line and in 18 yards long.

6. Penalty Area: Another box surrounding the goal that is 18 yards out from the goal line and is 36 yards long.

7. Penalty Mark: A ‘dot’ on the field that is 12 yards in front of the goal, equal distance to each goal post, or in other words, centered.

The GoalThe Goal

What happens if the ball goes out What happens if the ball goes out of bounds?of bounds?

Corner Kick: After the ball has gone out of play over the goal line, the ball is kicked from the corner of the field. The team that kicked the ball out of play must defend the corner kick.

Goal Kick: A kick to put the ball back into play from anywhere inside the six-yard box. It is usually taken after the ball has gone out of play over the goal line when an opposing player has touched it last.

Throw In: An overhead throw, using both arms, from the touchline. Used to restart the match after the ball has gone out of play.

POP QUIZPOP QUIZ

What and where is the center mark?

a) The center of the circle at the middle of the field. The circle should be 10 yards in diameter.

b) A ‘dot’ on the field that is 12 yards in front of the goal, equidistant to each goal post, or in other words, centered.

Nice try, that was a tricky one.

SCORE!!!!!

Let’s see what positions there are in soccer.

POSITIONS…click on one but POSITIONS…click on one but study them allstudy them all

FORWARDFORWARD•They play near the other team’s

goal and are charged primarily with

scoring goals.

•Forwards playing near the

touchlines are called ‘wings’ while

those in the middle of the field are

called ‘strikers’.

• Since their main focus is scoring

goals, power is more important

than finesse.

•These players should be quick

runners, with moderate to strong

leg strength. Accuracy in shooting

is a must for these players.

MIDFIELDMIDFIELD• Their primary task is to

steal the ball and redirect it to the forwards, and to take shots at the goal.

• As the name implies, you can tell where they play, in the middle of the field.

• These players should be quick on their feet and have excellent tackling abilities. Accurate passing is required.

DEFENSEDEFENSE They play near their own teams’ goal They play near their own teams’ goal

and are primarily assigned to prevent and are primarily assigned to prevent shots being taken on their goal by the shots being taken on their goal by the other team. other team.

They also receive the ball from the They also receive the ball from the goalie and are supposed to get the goalie and are supposed to get the ball to the midfielders. ball to the midfielders.

They should have good leg strength They should have good leg strength and be able to kick the ball a long and be able to kick the ball a long distance when clearing the ball.distance when clearing the ball.

GOALKEEPERGOALKEEPER

• Plays directly in front of the ball and is the only player allowed to use their hands to control the ball.

• Should always wear a different color jersey so that they can be identified easily and quickly.

• They should have excellent hand-eye coordination and have quick reactions.

• They should have strong legs and be able to clear the zone.

1. Forwards

2. Midfielders

3. Defense

4. Goalkeeper

Field PositionsField Positions

POP QUIZPOP QUIZ

Who is the only player on the field that can use their hands?

a) Forwards

b) Goalkeeper

Almost, they are the players who score most of the goals.

SCORE!!!!

Remember, they also have to wear a distinctive jersey as well. Now lets learn about the equipment

EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT

• 1. A uniform that consists of a jersey or T-shirt of the same color and loose fitting shorts.

• 2. Rubber soccer cleats for outdoor soccer

• 3. A ball sized appropriately for their age. The regulation soccer ball is a size 5. Six to ten year old players will generally use a size 4 ball.

JERSEY SHORTS

BALL

CLEATS

Equipment cont.Equipment cont.

• 4. Shin-guards that are plastic or fiberglass that protect the shins from contact with other players. Each player should be required to wear them to both practice and games.

• 5. Soccer socks, which are very long and go over the shin guards. Every player should wear these to practice as well as games.

SHIN-GUARDS

SOCKS

Goalkeeper EquipmentGoalkeeper Equipment

Jersey: normally has long sleeves to help protect goalie’s elbows. Different color than the rest of the team.

Gloves: help to protect the goalie’s hands and to help get a better grip on the ball when making a save.

GOALIE JERSEY

GOALIE GLOVES

POP QUIZPOP QUIZ

What is the purpose of shin-guards?

a) To protect our shins from contact with other players

b) To protect our shins from contact with the ball

You are on the right track. Protecting our shins from the ball is a very minor purpose.

SCORE!!! Their main purpose is to protect our shins from other player’s strong kicks.

Let’s see just how much you learned today and if you are ready to hit the field!!

Keep track of how many you get right

QUESTION #1QUESTION #1

What country was soccer invented in?

a) France

b) USA

c) England

d) Germany

QUESTION #2

Who is the leading soccer scorer all time as a professional?

a) Mia Hamm

b) Pele

c) David Beckham

d) Shaq

QUESTION #3

Which is not a part of standard equipment?

a) Shin-guards

b) Shorts

c) Helmet

d) Cleats

QUESTION #4

How big is the goal?

a) 6 feet high by 15 yards long

b) 4 feet high by 6 yards long

c) 8 feet high by 8 yards long

d) 5 feet high by 20 yards long

QUESTION #5

How many players are on the field total (both teams) including the goalies?

a) 11

b) 16

c) 20

d) 22

QUESTION #6

What happens after the ball has gone out of play over the goal line, last touched by the defending team?

a) Goal kick

b) Corner Kick

c) Throw In

d) Direct Kick

QUESTION #7

What is this describing?

The two lines marking the boundaries of the longest part of the field.

a) End Line

b) Free Throw Line

c) Touch Line

d) Red Line

QUESTION #8

What position on the field am I describing?

They play near their own teams’ goal and are primarily assigned to prevent shots being taken on their goal by the opponent

a) Forward

b) Defense

c) Midfield

d) Referee

You just SCORED a goal for your team…great job!!Click to hear applause

Let’s see how you did:

7-8 RIGHT- You’re ready to hit the field and be the star5-6 RIGHT- You just made the

starting line up4 RIGHT- You made the teamLESS THAN 4- Practice up on

your knowledge

I hope you enjoyed learning about soccer. Now it is time to put your knowledge to the test and go out and play!

REFERENCES

1. http://www.readysetgo.org/ophea/ReadySetGo/soccer.cfm

2. http://www.ruf.rice.edu/%7Eims/rules/soccer_rules.html

3. Clip Art, Microsoft

4. http://soccersquared.com/