Soccer

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=History = ===The history of modern-day soccer was established in 1863. In October 1863, eleven representatives from London clubs and schools met at the Freemason’s Tavern to set up common fundamental rules to control the matches amongst themselves. The outcome of this meeting was the formation of the Football Association. In December 1863, the Rugby Football and Association football finally split as the supporters of the Rugby School rules walked out.Firmly establishing the foundation of soccer in 1869, the Football Association strictly banned any kind of handling of the ball. Soccer’s popularity spread rapidly during the 1800s as British sailors, traders and soldiers introduced the sport to different parts of the globe. === ===Italians, Austrians and Germans drew to Europe, while Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil adopted the sport in South America. FIFA was established in the year 1904 and by early 1930s, different leagues were operating from various countries. FIFA is credited with organizing the first world cup in Uruguay. The history of soccer is rich with events, development and its growing craze all over the world. You will find yourself amazed as you learn about different times of this wonderful sport that has held our awe and admiration for over 3000 years. ===

=Rules = Players: soccer is played by two teams preferably equal number. Max players per team is 11 (Goalie + 10 field players). Team size is reduced by age some leagues play with 8 players for youth aged ten and under. And down to 6 per side for the under 5's

Substitutions: Officially, you are only allowed 3 subs per game, however, depending on modified rules this may be different. For youth leagues usually there is no cap on subs. A substitution can only be performed when the ball is not in play and your team has possession. (Ex) it's a throw in for your team, or goal kick for your team. Substitutions cannot be made when the ball is in play (even if your goalie has the ball in his/her hands.. this isstill in play)

Starting the Game:The game is started at the center of the field. The team who kicks off passes the ball Forward to a teammate at the referees signal. The opposing team is not allowed to enter the center circle until the team kicks off.

Game in play:as long the ball stay in the field the game is in play. only exceptions is when the referee blows his whistle for an infraction or offside. The ball is considered in play as long as it is in side the goal and side lines. Furthermore, it's still in play as long as it has contact with the line. Therefore, the ball may be touching the outer part of the goal or side line and still be considered in play (This applies if the ball is in the air as well). contact with the goal post, corner flag, and referee back in the field is still considered in play. The referee is considered a fixture of the field.

GOAL: In the basic soccer rules the point of the game is to get the ball in the opposing teams goal and the team with the most goals after the specified time is the winner. The ball must cross the goal line to be a goal. Therefore, if the ball is still in contact with the goal line in the inner part of the goal it is not a goal! I have seen pro's sweep through the goal line to save their team from a goal. Everybody swears that it was already in but the cameras show the ball was still in contact with the line (This applies if the ball is in the air as well).

How long is a game? Well a game is no more than 90 min long. Two halves of 45 min (that's what the pros play..with a 15 min half time break) Youth games range from 15-30 min halves with a 7-10 min half time.

NO HANDS!Alright, I know you probably knew this but here it is anyway. Only the goalie can use their hands. the definition for hand ball is any part of between your fingers (including nails) to your upper arm. Your shoulder is actually legal to use! One side note about goalies. the goalie is not allowed to use their hands if the ball was kicked intentionally by any of their team mates. This rule is about 25 years old. in the old days defenders, when under pressure, would pass the ball back to their goalie to secure intheir hands (this was a good rule change for spectators). Youth leagues under 10's don't enforce this rule.

Out of Bounds: if the ball crosses the side line it is a throw in. The team who did not touch the ball last before the ball crossed the line gets the throw in. If the ball crosses the Goal Line two things may occur. If the team that is defending that goal line touches it out it is a corner kick. If the team attacking that goal kicks it out it is a goal kick. 

=Major Concepts = 
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">dribbling
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">passing
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">shooting
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">throw-ins
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">corner kicks

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<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Sources: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">http://www.historyofsoccer.info/ <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">http://www.kids-play-soccer.com/basic-soccer-rules.html