Soccer

Positions on the field (11 players on the field) Goalie: Keeps the ball out of the goal Also called goalkeeper. Forwards: Attack the opposition to create scoring opportunities. Take the majority of shots. Also called attackers. Midfielders: Enable the transition from the fullbacks to the forward. Constantly in motion, both defending and attacking. Also called halfbacks. Defense: Also called fullbacks, provide the last line of defense before the goalie. Stop the opposition before a shot is taken.

Terminology Corner kick- if the ball is kicked out of bounds along the end line by the defensive team. Goal kick- if the ball is kicked out of bounds along the end line by the offensive team. Hand ball- when the ball hits any part of a players hand or arm. This results in a indirect kick. Indirect kick- Another player must touch the ball before a goal can be attempted. Direct kick- A player can kick a goal without anyone touching it. If there is a tripping penalty is called on the field, a direct kick will take place.

Game Play The game always starts with a kickoff Kickoff can not be passed forward After the kickoff anyone can play the ball at anytime. Remain in your positions until a goal is scored. Once a goal is scored, you may switch positions. If you are a defender (fullback) you do not have to stand by the goal box the entire time. You can move up the field as the ball moves up the field.

Game Play -Players can not score from their defensive end of the field -If the ball goes out of bounds on the sidelines, it is a throw-in. Throw-ins should be overhead with two hands.

Off-Sides An offensive player can not be in between the goalie and the last defensive player before the ball reaches him/her. This is only on the opponents side of the field.

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