Rules Of Soccer : How to play Soccer : Soccer Rules for Beginners

Summary

This video provides an introduction to soccer (also known as football), explaining the essential rules and elements of the game. It covers the basics such as the number of players, the importance of the ball, and the game duration. Key details about the soccer field’s dimensions, including the goal area, penalty area, and center circle, are explained. The rules regarding how to score a goal and how the game begins are also outlined. The video concludes with an invitation to learn more in future episodes, offering viewers a comprehensive overview of soccer’s foundational elements.

Takeaways

• 😀 Soccer is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players with a spherical ball.
• 😀 The main rule of soccer is that players cannot touch the ball with their hands or arms while the ball is in play, except for goalkeepers within their goal box.
• 😀 A soccer match is split into two halves of 45 minutes, with a 15-minute halftime.
• 😀 The goal of soccer is to score more goals than the opponent within 90 minutes of play.
• 😀 The game starts with a coin toss, and the winning team decides which goal to attack in the first half.
• 😀 The soccer field can be made of grass or artificial turf, but it must be green in color.
• 😀 The field is rectangular with goalposts at each end, and the goal is 8 yards wide and 8 feet high.
• 😀 Key markings on the field include the center line, touchlines (sidelines), goal lines (end lines), and a 10-yard center circle.
• 😀 The goal area extends 6 yards from the goalpost, and the penalty area extends 18 yards from the goalpost, where the goalkeeper can use their hands.
• 😀 A goal is scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line between the goalposts, and the team with the most goals at the end of the match wins.

Q & A

What is soccer also known as?

Soccer is also known as football.

How many players are on each team in a soccer match?

Each team in a soccer match has 11 players.

What is the minimum number of players required to start a soccer match?

A minimum of seven players are required to start a soccer match.

Can players touch the soccer ball with their hands during the game?

No, players cannot touch the ball with their hands or arms while the ball is in play, except for the goalkeeper within their goal box.

What is the duration of a soccer match?

A soccer match lasts for 90 minutes, divided into two halves of 45 minutes each.

How is the game started?

The game starts with a coin toss. The team that wins the toss chooses which goal to attack in the first half, while the losing team takes the kickoff.

What are the dimensions of a soccer field?

A soccer field, also called a football pitch, is rectangular and can be made of grass or artificial turf. The goalposts are 8 yards wide and 8 feet high.

What are the main areas of a soccer field?

The main areas include the goal area, penalty area, and the center circle. The goal area extends 6 yards out from the goal post, while the penalty area extends 18 yards out.

What is the penalty mark in soccer?

The penalty mark is 12 yards from the goal line, at the center of the goal, where penalty kicks are taken.

How is a goal scored in soccer?

To score a goal, the entire ball must pass over the goal line between the goalposts and beneath the crossbar.

How can a team win a soccer match?

A team wins a soccer match by scoring more goals than the opponent within the 90 minutes of play.