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Soccer (known as football outside of the US) is an action-packed team sport with simple rules and minimal equipment—no wonder it's the most popular sport in the world!
Ready to get out there and start playing? Read on to learn the basic skills you'll need to get started and get a grip on the basic rules of the game, then you'll be ready to find a team or rally some friends for a pickup game of your own. Before you know it, you might be the cause of someone shouting, "Goooooooooaaaaaal!"
Win the game by scoring more goals than the other team.
Use different parts of your foot to change the angle, arc, and direction of the ball as you move across the field.
Defend by closing off space around the ball to deny the opposing team opportunities to advance the ball or score.
Start playing in casual pickup games, then transition to a recreational league for a more competitive experience.
Kick the ball with the instep of your foot to pass it.
Just like baseball or softball players play catch, get together with a friend, and pass the ball to each other to practice passing the ball. Turn your foot out slightly so you're hitting it with your instep, pointing your toes slightly upward. With repetition, this will become an automatic movement for you.
Another passing technique is the "push pass," where you shove the ball with the inside of your foot. It's more accurate but less powerful—usually used for short passes across the grass to a nearby teammate.
Tap the ball from foot to foot to
Tap the ball forward 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 m) with the instep of one foot and run after it. When you catch up to the ball, kick it forward again using the same technique. Soccer players use this skill to maintain control and possession of the ball as they move down the field.
In a match situation, you need to be able to quickly pull the ball in close to you if your progress is challenged by a defender so you can change directions or pass.
Suit up with shin guards
are the only protective gear all soccer players wear, typically covered by long
(also known as "boots") give you better traction and stability on the grass pitch. Goalkeepers also wear
to protect their hands and give them a better grip on the ball. In a competitive match, you'd also wear the team jersey and shorts (also called your "kit").
In a casual pickup game, you don't necessarily need shin guards or cleats (although you're very likely to end up with some bruises on your shins). This minimalism of equipment is part of why soccer is so popular around the world.
Start the game with 11 players on the field for each team.
Choose a position that best suits your strengths and abilities.
Positions in soccer are fairly flexible, which allows you to capitalize on what you're good at. With a little practice, you'll probably find that you naturally gravitate toward a specific role. In case you're unsure, here are profiles for each general position:
You would do anything to
keep that ball from going in your goal
You're focused and alert and have a sixth sense of where the ball is going to go.
You're strong, stubborn, and maybe a little aggressive. You're good at passing as well as clearing the ball away from the goal and out of danger. You prefer a supporting role to the spotlight.
Get friends and family together to play a pickup game.
, then find an open field where you can play—that's all you need! Since the rules of soccer are relatively simple, people don't necessarily need a lot of experience to play. Anybody interested in getting out and being active can play in a casual pickup game, which will help you gain experience.
You do want an even number of players per side, but you can play casual pickup games with anywhere from 2 to 11 players on each team.
The more people you have playing, the larger the space you'll need to play.
Set up a regular pickup game
If you have some friends who are just as into soccer as you are, why not make it a regular thing? Pick a park or a large backyard where you can play and schedule a regular time. Playing on a set schedule makes soccer a regular part of your life and helps you continuously build on your skills and improve.
Learn how to play striker in football with the 5 best football skills for strikers or forwards. Score more goals, create more chances, and win more games for your team with these 5 helpful soccer skills / drills for strikers.
Learn the rules of soccer with our guide to the laws of the game, from fouls and the offside rule to the field of play and penalty kicks.
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Basic Rules: The game is played on a rectangular field with goals at each end. Each team consists of 11 players, including a goalkeeper who defends the goal. The objective is to score more goals than the opposing team within the allotted time, typically 90 minutes.
