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Determines which team has won the choice of ends and the kickoff at the start of a game |
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a place kick from the center spot, that begins the game and the 2nd half and is also used to begin play after a goal is scored |
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when the ENTIRE ball crosses the end line or sideline |
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A ball dropped by the referee between two players, one from each team, to restart the game after he has purposely stopped play for a penalty situation |
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Each goal counts as one point |
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A free kick that may score a goal directly without the ball first being touched by another player |
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A direc tfree kick taken from a penalty spot |
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A free kick that may score a goal only if touched by another player before it goes in the goal |
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occurs when the ball goes over the sidelines. the thrower must face the field;part of each food must be on the ground, on or behind the touchline, the ball must be held with both hands and thrown over the head |
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using soft touches of the feet to control and move the ball on the gorund without the aid of their teammates. |
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the international use of the hands by someone other than the goalkeeper |
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using the forehead, between the eyebrows adn the hairline to propel and direct the ball |
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keepign the ball in the air continuously by using various parts of the body except the hands |
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the traditional name for the soccer field |
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a kicking technique used by goalkeepers by dropping the ball and kicking it before it touches the ground |
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trying to dispossess an opponent of the ball by using the feet or a shoulder charge |
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stopping the ball and controlling it after gaining possession |
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How long is a soccer game? |
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A regulation game has 2 halves. the time for each half depends on the age of the players. Players under 14yrs old each half lasts 35 minutes each. |
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How many players are needed for a soccer team? |
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What are the positions of each player on a soccer team? |
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1 goalkeeper. 4 defenders, 3 midfielders, 3 offensive players |
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first priority is to prevent the ball from going into the goal. the uniform must be a different color that their teammates and should have padding on the elbows and chest. |
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What are the positions of the Defenders and what do they do? |
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They are responsible for stopping goals. Consist of 2 outside fullbacks, 1 sweeper and 1 stopper (center back) |
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What are the positions of the Midfielders and what do they do? |
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They act as a link between offense and defense. Consist of 3 halfbacks (center midfielders) |
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What are the positions of the Offensive players and what do they do? |
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they score goals for their team. They consist of 3 forwards |
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What equipment does a soccer player need? |
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need to wear their team jersey, shorts, socks, cleats and shin guards. The rest of the equipment is a soccer ball, soccer field and a goal at each end of the field |
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Why are shin guards important? |
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Shin guards are important because soccer players get kicked in the shins often, they will get injured and bruised if not wearing shin guards. |
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Describe the size and layout of a soccer field |
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Soccer fields vary in size depending on the level and type of play. Each soccer field has a goal box around teh front of the goal and a penalty box around the outside of the goal box. There is also a half way line splitting the field in half and a center circle at the middle of the field |
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What is soccer called in most parts of the world? |
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How far back have the Chinese been playing "football"? |
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As far back as 3000 years ago |
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Who used "football" to sharpen warriors for battle? |
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The ancient Greeks and Romans |
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Who founded the first Football Association and now? |
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In 1863 England, when 2 football associations (association football and rugby football) split off on their different courses. Therefore the first football association was founded in England |
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when was soccer introduced to the US? |
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What is the object of a soccer game? |
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to get the soccer ball into the opposing teams goal without using their hands (with the exception of the goalie) |
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What bodyparts can be used by the players to touch the ball and advance the ball or score a goal? |
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players can only kick, knee or head the ball. |
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What is the World Cup and how often is it held? |
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the international tournament held every 4 years to determine the World Championship in soccer |
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