Intro to Soccer

There are 11 players on each team.

Soccer is also known as Football.

The only person who can touch the ball with their hands is the goalie.

A game consists of 2 sections of 45 minutes.

The clock never stops! (even for injuries), but they will add minutes at the end of the game for injury.

Defenders: Main job is to make sure the ball does not get past them. (They stay closer to the goal but may go up to the midfield line). Usually complete throw ins, corner kicks on their side of the field.

Forwards/Strikers: Main job is to score goals. Dribbling, passing and setting up shots.

Midfielders: Multiple jobs. Assist defense, pass the ball to the forwards, cover defenders.

Goalie: Stop any goals from being made. (allowed to touch the ball with their hands inside the goalie box)