SOCCER
Essential Questions
 Why is dribbling important in soccer?
 What is the relationship between passing and
trapping in soccer?
 How can you increase accuracy when
shooting a soccer ball?
WHAT IS SOCCER?
 A game played on a rectangular field with
net goals at either end and two teams of 11
players.
 Each team tries to put the soccer ball into
the other's goal by kicking or using any part
of the body except the arms and hands.
 The goalie is the only player who may touch
or move the ball with the arms or hands.
HISTORY
 Modern soccer started in 1863. The roots of the game
stretch back centuries
 More than 240 million people around the world play
soccer today
 The game has evolved from the sport of kicking
different objects around an area, into the World Cup
sport it is today
 Soccer started more than 2000 years ago in China.
England transitioned soccer to what the British call,
“Football,” today.
HISTORY
 As the sport developed, more rules were implemented. By
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1863, the first basic rules were established
Tripping opponents was forbidden and using the hands and
arms would soon follow
The penalty kick was introduced in 1891
Red and yellow cards were introduced to ensure players
obeyed rules, played safe and followed good sportsmanship.
A red card results in ejection from game, a yellow card
results in a verbal warning
SOCCER EQUIPMENT
Soccer Goal
Soccer Ball
Teammates
Pinnies
Soccer Field
HOW TO PLAY
 There are 11 players including the goalie
 Play begins with a kickoff by a player. That player is not allowed to
touch the ball again until it is touched by another player
 Players then move the ball down the field by dribbling, passing and
kicking
 Points are scored by advancing the ball into the opponents goal
 The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins
SOCCER SAFETY
 All players must wear proper athletic
shoes and clothing. This includes
shin guards, elbow, hip and knee
pads and gloves for the goalie
 Soccer players need to be aware of
special surroundings
 It is safer to play with softer balls or
balls that are slightly deflated
SOCCER FIELD
DRIBBLE
Moving the ball down the field with short, controlled
taps on the ball using all parts of the feet
DRIBBLING VIDEO
Dribble
1. Tap the ball
2. Sides of feet
3. Ball close to body
4. Move with the ball
SHOOTING
Kicking the ball with force in the opposing team’s
goal to score a point
SHOOTING VIDEO
Shooting
1. Non-kicking foot next to ball
2. Strike the center of the ball
3. Use inside of foot
4. Follow through
TRAPPING
To bring the soccer ball to a stop using the feet,
chest and legs
TRAPPING VIDEO
TRAPPING
1. Move to the ball
2. Gain control of ball using foot
3. Stop it with foot
LEAD PASS
A forward pass made ahead of a moving teammate
THROW-IN
The throw-in is awarded to the opposing team from the one
whose player put the ball out of play. Play is restarted by a
player throwing the ball over his/her head using both
hands together. His/Her feet must remain behind the line
and on the ground.
GOALTENDING
Stopping the opposing team from
scoring in your goal
GOALIE
The player positioned directly in front of the goal who
tries to prevent shots from getting into the net behind
him/her; the only player allowed to use their hands and
arms, though only within the penalty area
HEADING
Advancing the ball with the player’s head
HEADING VIDEO
KICKOFF
The method of starting a game or restarting it after
each goal; a player passes the ball forward to a
teammate from the center spot.
Cognition Information
What is this?
Soccer Goal
Soccer Ball
Teammates
Pinnies
Soccer Field
What Am I Doing?
Lead Pass
Dribbling
Trapping
Shooting
Why Should I Play Soccer?
Playing soccer is
good for my
cardiovascular
health
Playing soccer
stimulates my
brain
Playing soccer
keeps my
muscles strong
Playing
soccer allows
me to play
with friends
How Will Soccer Benefit Me In My
Life?
Playing soccer
keeps me at a
healthy weight
Playing soccer
keeps me from
being tired
Playing soccer is a
great way to make
friends
Cognition
Assessments Tools
Name the Soccer Equipment?
What Am I Doing
Why Should I Play Soccer?
How Will Soccer Benefit Me In My
Life?
Soccer Cognition Assessment
What Equipment is this?
Why am I doing this?
What Skill am I doing?
How will this help me in my
life?
Identify the Soccer Ball
Identify the Person Playing Soccer