1. Soccer

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Field Set-up M D F G D M M D M F