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We provide you with some basic information,
terms and rules of the Soccer game:
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Number of Players. There are 11 players for
each team, including one goalkeeper who may
use their hands within the penalty area (a
box within 18 yards of the goal). The other
10 field players in front of the goalkeeper
are arranged in any manner, and may not use
their hands anywhere on the field.
Forwards: need to be fast, and able to move
and control the ball well. Often thought of
as the "goal-scorers" or "strikers," a team
looks to its forwards to be at the right
place in the right time to capitalize on
opponents' mistakes.
Midfielders: (also known as halfback) need
superb ball skills, with passing being the
most important. This position plays a
"transitional" game from defense to offense
and vice versa. They should also be the most
fit players, as they'll cover the most
ground.
Defenders: this position's primary duty is
to prevent the opponent from having a good
shot at the goal. The defender also works to
gain possession of the ball and pass it to a
teammate for an attack.
Sweepers: Additionally, a Sweeper is a
special kind of defender, who should have
good communication skills, especially with
the rest of the defensive players. Usually
positioned behind the other defenders,
sweepers also share the leadership
responsibilities with goalkeepers.
Goalkeeper: The Goalkeeper should have
excellent hand-eye coordination, as well as
ball-control skills with his/her feet. The
goalkeeper sees most of the action unfold,
and must be able to direct other teammates
to the correct positions.
Length of Game: Each game will consist of
two halves of 45 minutes, with a 5-minute
halftime. Tied games are allowed.
Equipment: All players must have shin
guards. Cleated shoes are not mandatory, but
are recommended.
Substitutions: Substitutions may be made on
a possession throw-in (by the team who has
the throw-in), on any goal kick, or when a
goal is scored. With the referee's
permission, a substitution may be made if
there is an injury or if a yellow-card is
issued.
Re-starts when the Ball is Out of Bounds
Throw-ins: When the ball goes completely
across the sideline, then the team opposite
to the team of the player that last touched
the ball gets a throw-in. The thrower must
face the field of play, with both feet on or
behind the touch-line (sideline), and use
both hands to deliver the ball from behind
and over her head. The thrower may not play
the ball again until it has been touched by
another player, and a goal cannot be scored
directly from a throw-in. With an illegal
throw-in, the opposing team gets a throw-in.
Goal-kicks. When the ball has passed
completely over the endline, and the ball
was last touched by the attacking team, the
defending team gets a goal-kick. The
goal-kick is taken from the goal area, 6
yards from the goal, and must be kicked
outside the penalty area, 18 yards from the
goal, without touching another player.
Corner-kicks. When the ball has passed
completely over the endline, and the ball
was last touched by the defending team, the
attacking team gets a corner-kick. The
corner-kick is taken within 1 yard of the
corner flag, at the intersection of the
endline and the sideline. The defending team
must remain 10 yards away from the kicker,
and there cannot be off-sides on a
corner-kick.
Re-starts inside the Field
Free-kicks. With free-kicks, players of the
opposing team must immediately move 10 yards
away from the spot where the free-kick is
taken, until the ball is kicked. The kicker
may not play the ball a second time until
the ball has been touched by another player.
There are two types of free-kicks: "direct"
(from which a goal can be scored directly)
and "indirect" (from which a goal cannot be
scored unless the ball touches another
player).
Indirect-Kick Fouls
Indirect-Kick Fouls. An indirect free-kick
is awarded if a player: (a) commits a
dangerous play (playing the ball while on
the ground, kicking above the waist, or
charging the goalkeeper); (b) commits a
shoulder-charge away from the ball; (c)
obstructs an opponent when not playing the
ball; or (d) commits a goalkeeping foul. A
goal can be scored from an indirect-kick
only if the ball touches a second player
before going into the goal.
Goalkeeper Fouls. An indirect kick is
awarded to the opposing team if the
goalkeeper takes more than 6 seconds to
release the ball after picking it up,
releases the ball and touches the ball with
her hands before it touches another player,
or touches the ball with her hands after it
has been deliberately kicked to her by a
teammate. A goalkeeper can pick up a ball
with her hands if the teammate passes the
ball back using her head, chest, or knee.
Fouls
Direct-Kick Fouls. A direct free-kick is
awarded if a player: (a) kicks or attempts
to kick an opponent; (b) trips an opponent;
(c) jumps at an opponent; (d) charges an
opponent in a violent or dangerous manner;
(e) charges an opponent from behind; (f)
strikes or attempts to strike an opponent or
spits at her; (g) holds an opponent; (h)
pushes an opponent; or (i) intentionally
handles the ball with her hand or arm. A
goal may be scored immediately from a
direct-kick.
Penalty-kicks. Should a player of the
defending team intentionally commit a
direct-kick foul within the penalty area,
she shall be penalized by a penalty-kick.
Penalty-kicks are taken at the penalty spot,
12 yards from the goal. Except the
goalkeeper and the player taking the kick,
all players must remain outside the penalty
area (18 yards from the goal) until the ball
is kicked.
Serious Fouls
Cautions. A player is cautioned and shown a
yellow card if: (a) she enters a game
without the permission of the referee, (b)
persistently fouls other players, (c)
dissents with the referee, (d) or is guilty
of unsporting behavior. An indirect free
kick will be given to the opposing team.
Ejections. A player is sent off the field
and shown a red card if: (a) she is guilty
of a violent conduct, (b) is guilty of a
serious foul, (c) uses foul or abusive
language, or (d) is guilty of a second cautionable offense after having received a
caution. An indirect free kick will be given
to the opposing team. The team with the
offending play will have to play with one
fewer player for the remainder of the game.
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