This document provides an overview of the rules and positions in soccer. It outlines that there are 11 players per team including a goalkeeper. It describes the different positions like forwards, midfielders, and defenders. It also summarizes the rules regarding fouls, offsides, kicks, throw-ins and more. Equipment needs like jerseys, shorts, shin pads and cleats are also mentioned. Diagrams of the field including zones and common setups are included to illustrate positions and rules.

1. By: Kenzie Sharko
Grade 10

2. 1) 11 players are allowed on the field for each team that
includes the goalkeeper
2) Two teams must have different uniforms
3) All players must had a jersey, shorts, shin pads, socks and
cleats
4) Ref is mandatory during a game to enforce the rules
5) No intestinal hand balls, if so opposite team gets free kick
6) Off side
7) Start and restart (ex. kickoff, goalie kicks and throw inns)
8) Throw in have to be with two feet on ground, both hands on
the ball and behind their head
9) Kicks (penalty, goal, corner, direct and indirect kicks)
10) Fouls- and illegal push or tackle will lead to a foul then a
free kick

3. Shin Pads
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4. Legend
Forwards Blue
Defense Red
Mid Yellow
Goalie Purple

5. Each Team has their 11 players
 There are other ways to set up the field but
that one is the most common throughout
soccer
 There are two boxes where the goalie is
located, the 18 yard box (bigger one) then
the six yard box (smaller one)
 There is the half way line, when starting a
game each team has to be on their own side
until the whistle is blown and the ball is
kicked

6. FORWARDS OUT SIDE MID INSIDE MID DEFENCE
Fast Fast Constantly on Strong
(moving)
Quick footwork Strong Good one touch Fast
Small (usually) Strong kick Strong Sturdy
Strong Aggressive aggressive Strong kick
Aggressive Awareness Quick reflexes Aggressive
Adaptability Confidence Adaptability Balance
Vision (seeing Balance Instinctive Talkative
where the ball is reactions
going)

7. Once getting to higher levels price can
become an issue. Constantly traveling
more, finding a place to stay when you do travel
or wearing out your old equipment so needing
to replace it. Paying for the uniforms and track
suits plus the cost of a coach things can add up
fast. Or if your just doing it for fun and to stay
in shape it is pretty reasonably priced. Not
worrying much about the outcome of each
game and mostly focused on have a good time
with a couple a soccer buddies.

8. Overall soccer is not a very violent sport
besides the slide tackles and hitting the other
player when going in the ball. When following
the rules there are few times when players
play fair and are understanding, though that
isn’t the case all the time. Few rules for
tackling is keep your elbows down and go
after the ball not the players feet. When slide
tackling try and keep your foot down and
once again go for the ball not the player.

9. Once reaching higher levels of soccer you have
to be committed to playing. Not playing
because your parents are making you play
just for you have something to do or to stay
active, you have to want it. Commitment to it
you begin to thrive into a great player, always
learning new skills and becoming faster and
stronger. Learning new plays and when to put
them to action. Enjoying when your spending
time with your team and always looking
forward and realizing that you have to give
up some things to get where you want to be.

10. Common Supplies used while practicing are...
 Soccer balls
 Cones
 Latter (for warm up)
 Net
 Flags
 Mini hurdles (warm up)
 Medical kit (especially medical tap)
 Pennies