soccer

• soccer - also known as football in most countries, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each.
• it was england that transitioned soccer, they were the ones that limited ball advancement to kicking with the feet
• modern day soccer started on october 26, 1863
• captains of 11 london-area amateur football clubs met at freemason's tavern on great queen street and formed the london football association
• a regulation soccer game consists of two halves which are 45 minutes long, the teams change goals at half time. a goal is worth 1 point.
• score goals - main objective is getting the ball into the opposing team's goal.
• defend the goal - to prevent the opposing team from scoring by intercepting, tackling, and clearing the ball away from their goal
• maintain possession - hold the ball as much as possible, as this allows them to control the flow of the game and create scoring opportunities
• outmaneuver the opponent - players go through dribbling, passing, and strategic positioning to create chances to score
• comply with the rules - players must follow the rules of the game, such as not using their hands, not committing fouls, and respecting
• ball - a good ball will have the proper size and weight, be inflated, and be composed of an appropriate material
• goal net - to prevent goals from being scored, serves as the barrier to prevent the ball from vanishing into the distance
• soccer jersey - to distinguish themselves as a team and to make it simpler to identify your teammates during a match
• soccer cleats - tiny protusions from the shoe's sole that are frequently made of rubber or plastic
• shin guards - they rest at the front of the shin to protect from errant kicks and fast moving balls
• goalkeeper gloves - goalies wear them to give themselves a greater grip when trying to grab or stop the ball, as well as to protect their hands from the ball
• goalkeeper uniform - wearing a different uniform, makes it easier to locate
• referees uniform - must stand out from the player's uniforms during a game
• referees whistle - when interacting with players on the pitch, uses this as an instrument to control the game
• referees flag - meant to provide as an obvious indicator to the referee when a regulation has been broken
• dribbling - moving the ball with your feet while maintaining control
• passing - distributing the ball to teammates accurately
• shooting - striking the ball towards the goal with accuracy and power
• ball control - mastering techniques to receive, trap, and manipulate the ball
• defending - marking opponents, intercepting passes, and tackling to regain possession
• heading - redirecting the ball using your head, especially during aerial challenges
• positioning - understanding where to be on the field to support teammates or defend against attacks
• communication - effectively communicating with teammates through verbal and non-verbal cues to coordinate plays and strategies
• fitness - maintaining physical conditioning for endurance, speed, agility, and strength
• understanding the game - grasping the rules, tactics, and strategies of soccer to make informed decisions during gameplay
• indirect free kick - referee raises his hands until ball is kicked and touched by another player
• direct free kick - referee points in the direction of the kick
• caution - referee holds yellow or red card above "head"
• advantage - referee indicates with his hands that the advantage rule applies and play should continue
• substitution - assistant referee signals to the referee by holding his flag overhead with both hands
• throw in - assistant referee holds the flag out to his side, pointing in the direction the throw is to be taken
• offside near side of the field - if the referee holds the flag down at 45-degree angle they are signaling
• offside in the center of the field - if the referee holds the flag straight horizontally, they are signaling for an offside in the middle of the field
• offside on the far side of the field - if the referee holds the flag up at 45-degree angle they are signaling for
• goalkeeper - protects the goal, stops shots from the opposing team, and initiates plays with distribution