Soccer
Each team has 8 players on each side in each team their is one goalie. The goalies main Job is to protect the goal from any incoming balls that are coming . Each game of soccer has two half's the First and second half are 45 minutes and instead of the clock going down the clock really goes up to 95 minutes then the clock stops and the team with the most points win. All the players cannot touch the ball with their hand they can touch it with their other body parts. The Main goal of the game is to make a goal with the ball pass the goalie. You have to pass the ball to a teammate that is close by to get a better chance to make a goal.
Grade Six
1.3 Strike an object consistently, using a body part, so that the object travels in the intended direction at
the desired height.
1.5 Dribble and pass a ball to a partner while being guarded
2.1 Explain how to increase force based on the principles of biomechanics.
2.2 Explain how impact force is reduced by increasing the duration of impact.
2.3 Analyze and correct errors in movement patterns.
2.5 Identify practices and procedures necessary for safe participation in physical activities
3.4 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days each week.
5.1 Participate productively in group physical activities.
5.2 Evaluate individual responsibility in group efforts.
5.3 Identify and define the role of each participant in a cooperative physical activity.
5.4 Identify and agree on a common goal when participating in a cooperative physical activity.
5.5 Analyze possible solutions to a movement problem in a cooperative physical activity and come to a
consensus on the best solution.
1.3 Strike an object consistently, using a body part, so that the object travels in the intended direction at
the desired height.
1.5 Dribble and pass a ball to a partner while being guarded
2.1 Explain how to increase force based on the principles of biomechanics.
2.2 Explain how impact force is reduced by increasing the duration of impact.
2.3 Analyze and correct errors in movement patterns.
2.5 Identify practices and procedures necessary for safe participation in physical activities
3.4 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days each week.
5.1 Participate productively in group physical activities.
5.2 Evaluate individual responsibility in group efforts.
5.3 Identify and define the role of each participant in a cooperative physical activity.
5.4 Identify and agree on a common goal when participating in a cooperative physical activity.
5.5 Analyze possible solutions to a movement problem in a cooperative physical activity and come to a
consensus on the best solution.
Simple Rules of Soccer
Reprinted (and slightly edited) with permission from soccer-for-parents.com
Here are the short and simple soccer rules you need to know as a parent.
1. No Hands, please
I bet you knew that one. Most people who know nothing about soccer still know that you aren’t
supposed to use your hands unless you’re the goalie.
A couple of points to clarify.
First, the rule for a hand ball includes using any part of the arm from the tips of the fingers to the
shoulder.
Second, the proper way to look at this soccer rule is that a player cannot “handle” the ball. A ball that
is kicked and hits a player’s hand or arm is not a hand ball. This means that the referee must use his
or her own judgment to some extent in determining whether or not a hand ball is accidental contact or
a purposeful attempt to gain an advantage.
Particularly in the younger ages, a ball striking arms deliberately held against the body for protection
will not be deemed handling the ball (unless in the opinion of the referee, the player then directs the
ball with them).
Believe it or not, there is also a situation in which the goalie cannot use his/her hands. This is
sometimes called the back-pass rule. Goalkeepers cannot pick up a pass that came directly from one
of their teammates. In this case, the goalkeeper must use his feet. Infraction of this soccer rule will
result in an indirect kick from the point of the infraction. Advanced reading about handling the ball
rules.
2. Throw-ins
A throw-in is taken when the ball crosses a sideline and leaves the field. The two basic soccer rules for
a proper throw-in are to have both feet on the ground and to throw the ball with both hands over the
head.
For teaching purposes it is common to allow players under the age of 8 to take more than 1 attempt.
3. Corner Kicks & Goal Kicks
A corner kick or goal kick is taken when the ball leaves the field across the endline – you know, the
end of the field.
If the offensive team kicks it out, play is restarted with a goal kick. If the defensive team kicks it out,
play is restarted with a corner kick. The goal kick is taken from anywhere inside the “goalie box” as it is affectionately called. It can be
taken by any player, not just the goalkeeper.
The corner kick is taken from – yes, you guessed it – the corner nearest to where the ball left the
field.
You may be confused at times in youth soccer games to see a goal kick retaken. This is because the
FIFA soccer rules state that the ball is not back “in play” until it leaves the penalty area, the large box
outside of the “goalie box”. No one can touch the ball until it leaves the penalty area, and if the ball is
not kicked properly to leave the area, the kick must be retaken.
4. Fouls
The common rule of thumb on fouls is “If it looks like a foul, it probably is.”
Too true. A player cannot kick, trip, jump at, charge, strike, push, hold, or spit at an opponent.
So what’s the problem?
Soccer can be a physical, contact sport when two opposing players both want the soccer ball and no
parent likes it when little Johnny loses the ball and ends up on the ground!
“Foul!” cries the parent. “Little Johnny was pushed!”
What you need to know as a parent is that bumping or going shoulder-to-shoulder while competing for
a ball is not a foul until the hands or elbows come up. This is a bit of a judgment call and not all
referees will call it the same way. Some soccer rules are actually not black-and-white.
Remember though, the referee is ALWAYS right.
5. Direct and Indirect Free Kicks (all kicks in U-8 are Indirect)
The simple difference between the two is this: On a direct kick you can score by kicking the ball
directly into the goal. On an indirect kick you cannot score. An indirect kick must be touched by
another player before it can go into the goal – that is the kicker and a second person.
As a parent on the sideline, you can tell whether the kick is direct or indirect by looking at the referee.
For an indirect kick, the referee will hold one arm straight up in the air until the second person
touches the ball. No arm up, it’s a direct kick.
There are many soccer rules around what causes a direct or indirect kick.
In general, a direct kick comes from a contact foul or hand ball. Everything else is indirect.
6. Penalty Kick (not used in U-8 or U-10 Rec Divisions)
A penalty kick results from a contact foul or hand ball by the defending team within the penalty area –
the large box on either end of the field. So it’s a type of direct kick also.
The ball is placed on the penalty spot, 12 yards in front of the center of the goal.
All players must remain outside the penalty area and the penalty arc until the ball is kicked. The
goalkeeper must have both feet on the goal line until the ball is kicked.
If after the ball is kicked, it rebounds off of the goal or the keeper and stays on the field, the ball is
“live” and anyone can play it.
7. Two-touch Rule
A player cannot touch the ball twice in a row when putting the ball in play. You will see this called
many times in youth soccer. It applies everywhere. You will see it frequently on kick-offs or direct and
indirect kicks. If a kid barely hits the ball and decides to take another swipe at it, that is a two-touch.
This also applies to throw-ins. A kid cannot throw the ball in and then kick it. Nope. No way. No can
do.
8. Yellow and Red Cards (not used in U-8 or U-10 Rec Divisions)
This is the way punishment is given in soccer. The FIFA soccer rules give the guidelines for when to
give a yellow card to a player and when to give a red card. I’m not going to get into the specifics here.
If a player is given two yellow cards in the same game, that is equal to a red card. A red card can be
given at any time without the player first receiving a yellow card. When a player gets a red card, they
must leave the game and their team must play short. An ejected player cannot be replaced.
9. Offside
This is without a doubt the least understood rule by parents and coaches alike.
This rule won’t be called for the U-8 teams and a very "loose" offside is used in U-10 Rec. So you may
be off the hook for now. However, if you are a U8 coach you still need to know this rule so you can
begin teaching your players not to be offside.
The first thing to know is that you cannot be offside on a corner kick, goal kick, or throw-in. Don’t ask
me why. Just accept it and go on. The explanation is too long.
Also, it is not an offense for a player to be in an offside position. The player must be involved in active
play as determined by the referee to be called offside. As quoted from the FIFA soccer rules:
A player is in an offside position if: he is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the
second last opponent.
Clear yet? I didn’t think so.
Try this. An offensive or attacking player can’t be ahead of the ball and involved in the play unless
there is a defender between him and the goalkeeper. Or, you can’t hang out at the other team’s goal
waiting for the ball.
A few other buts. You can’t be offside if you are standing on your half of the field. Also, the offside rule
is judged from where the player is when the ball is kicked, not when the player receives the ball.
Finally, what are the three keys to 'being involved?':
! Playing or touching the ball
! Interfering with an opponent
! Gaining an advantage by being in that position to begin with (for instance, getting a rebound
from the keeper or goalpost)
To be honest with you, this can be a hard rule to understand. Don’t get too hung up on it. Trust the
referees.
Read more about offside here.
10. Sportsmanship
It's all to easy to forget in the heat of battle that this is our Kids' game, not ours. The players are
young, the referees are young, and the coaches--whether paid or not--are there for our children. Be
good fans:
! Learn the Rules
! Let the Players play, the Coaches coach and the Referees officiate
! Cheer good plays on both teams
! Be a model for good sportsmanship for our kids...they're watching!
More on Sportsmanship
We have special rules for our young rec players. Read more:
Special Rules for TPSL U-8 and U-10 Rec Divisions
Reprinted (and slightly edited) with permission from soccer-for-parents.com
Here are the short and simple soccer rules you need to know as a parent.
1. No Hands, please
I bet you knew that one. Most people who know nothing about soccer still know that you aren’t
supposed to use your hands unless you’re the goalie.
A couple of points to clarify.
First, the rule for a hand ball includes using any part of the arm from the tips of the fingers to the
shoulder.
Second, the proper way to look at this soccer rule is that a player cannot “handle” the ball. A ball that
is kicked and hits a player’s hand or arm is not a hand ball. This means that the referee must use his
or her own judgment to some extent in determining whether or not a hand ball is accidental contact or
a purposeful attempt to gain an advantage.
Particularly in the younger ages, a ball striking arms deliberately held against the body for protection
will not be deemed handling the ball (unless in the opinion of the referee, the player then directs the
ball with them).
Believe it or not, there is also a situation in which the goalie cannot use his/her hands. This is
sometimes called the back-pass rule. Goalkeepers cannot pick up a pass that came directly from one
of their teammates. In this case, the goalkeeper must use his feet. Infraction of this soccer rule will
result in an indirect kick from the point of the infraction. Advanced reading about handling the ball
rules.
2. Throw-ins
A throw-in is taken when the ball crosses a sideline and leaves the field. The two basic soccer rules for
a proper throw-in are to have both feet on the ground and to throw the ball with both hands over the
head.
For teaching purposes it is common to allow players under the age of 8 to take more than 1 attempt.
3. Corner Kicks & Goal Kicks
A corner kick or goal kick is taken when the ball leaves the field across the endline – you know, the
end of the field.
If the offensive team kicks it out, play is restarted with a goal kick. If the defensive team kicks it out,
play is restarted with a corner kick. The goal kick is taken from anywhere inside the “goalie box” as it is affectionately called. It can be
taken by any player, not just the goalkeeper.
The corner kick is taken from – yes, you guessed it – the corner nearest to where the ball left the
field.
You may be confused at times in youth soccer games to see a goal kick retaken. This is because the
FIFA soccer rules state that the ball is not back “in play” until it leaves the penalty area, the large box
outside of the “goalie box”. No one can touch the ball until it leaves the penalty area, and if the ball is
not kicked properly to leave the area, the kick must be retaken.
4. Fouls
The common rule of thumb on fouls is “If it looks like a foul, it probably is.”
Too true. A player cannot kick, trip, jump at, charge, strike, push, hold, or spit at an opponent.
So what’s the problem?
Soccer can be a physical, contact sport when two opposing players both want the soccer ball and no
parent likes it when little Johnny loses the ball and ends up on the ground!
“Foul!” cries the parent. “Little Johnny was pushed!”
What you need to know as a parent is that bumping or going shoulder-to-shoulder while competing for
a ball is not a foul until the hands or elbows come up. This is a bit of a judgment call and not all
referees will call it the same way. Some soccer rules are actually not black-and-white.
Remember though, the referee is ALWAYS right.
5. Direct and Indirect Free Kicks (all kicks in U-8 are Indirect)
The simple difference between the two is this: On a direct kick you can score by kicking the ball
directly into the goal. On an indirect kick you cannot score. An indirect kick must be touched by
another player before it can go into the goal – that is the kicker and a second person.
As a parent on the sideline, you can tell whether the kick is direct or indirect by looking at the referee.
For an indirect kick, the referee will hold one arm straight up in the air until the second person
touches the ball. No arm up, it’s a direct kick.
There are many soccer rules around what causes a direct or indirect kick.
In general, a direct kick comes from a contact foul or hand ball. Everything else is indirect.
6. Penalty Kick (not used in U-8 or U-10 Rec Divisions)
A penalty kick results from a contact foul or hand ball by the defending team within the penalty area –
the large box on either end of the field. So it’s a type of direct kick also.
The ball is placed on the penalty spot, 12 yards in front of the center of the goal.
All players must remain outside the penalty area and the penalty arc until the ball is kicked. The
goalkeeper must have both feet on the goal line until the ball is kicked.
If after the ball is kicked, it rebounds off of the goal or the keeper and stays on the field, the ball is
“live” and anyone can play it.
7. Two-touch Rule
A player cannot touch the ball twice in a row when putting the ball in play. You will see this called
many times in youth soccer. It applies everywhere. You will see it frequently on kick-offs or direct and
indirect kicks. If a kid barely hits the ball and decides to take another swipe at it, that is a two-touch.
This also applies to throw-ins. A kid cannot throw the ball in and then kick it. Nope. No way. No can
do.
8. Yellow and Red Cards (not used in U-8 or U-10 Rec Divisions)
This is the way punishment is given in soccer. The FIFA soccer rules give the guidelines for when to
give a yellow card to a player and when to give a red card. I’m not going to get into the specifics here.
If a player is given two yellow cards in the same game, that is equal to a red card. A red card can be
given at any time without the player first receiving a yellow card. When a player gets a red card, they
must leave the game and their team must play short. An ejected player cannot be replaced.
9. Offside
This is without a doubt the least understood rule by parents and coaches alike.
This rule won’t be called for the U-8 teams and a very "loose" offside is used in U-10 Rec. So you may
be off the hook for now. However, if you are a U8 coach you still need to know this rule so you can
begin teaching your players not to be offside.
The first thing to know is that you cannot be offside on a corner kick, goal kick, or throw-in. Don’t ask
me why. Just accept it and go on. The explanation is too long.
Also, it is not an offense for a player to be in an offside position. The player must be involved in active
play as determined by the referee to be called offside. As quoted from the FIFA soccer rules:
A player is in an offside position if: he is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the
second last opponent.
Clear yet? I didn’t think so.
Try this. An offensive or attacking player can’t be ahead of the ball and involved in the play unless
there is a defender between him and the goalkeeper. Or, you can’t hang out at the other team’s goal
waiting for the ball.
A few other buts. You can’t be offside if you are standing on your half of the field. Also, the offside rule
is judged from where the player is when the ball is kicked, not when the player receives the ball.
Finally, what are the three keys to 'being involved?':
! Playing or touching the ball
! Interfering with an opponent
! Gaining an advantage by being in that position to begin with (for instance, getting a rebound
from the keeper or goalpost)
To be honest with you, this can be a hard rule to understand. Don’t get too hung up on it. Trust the
referees.
Read more about offside here.
10. Sportsmanship
It's all to easy to forget in the heat of battle that this is our Kids' game, not ours. The players are
young, the referees are young, and the coaches--whether paid or not--are there for our children. Be
good fans:
! Learn the Rules
! Let the Players play, the Coaches coach and the Referees officiate
! Cheer good plays on both teams
! Be a model for good sportsmanship for our kids...they're watching!
More on Sportsmanship
We have special rules for our young rec players. Read more:
Special Rules for TPSL U-8 and U-10 Rec Divisions