Soccer

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Soccer

• Alex J. Toth
• Rowan University
• Glassboro, NJ

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History Of The Game

• First Played in China about 200
• Modern soccer originated in England
• The first goals were 3 4 miles apart
• In 1857 the first soccer club was formed in
  Sheffield, England
• 11 player teams established in 1870s
• The goalkeeper was established in 1880s

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The Field of Play
Corner Kick Spot
The Sideline
Halfway Line

The End line
The 18yrd Mark
The Goal
The Penalty Spot
The 6yrd Mark
The Center Circle
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Positions - Defense

• Outside Fullback
• Defend outside halfback
• Stopper
• Guards the best scorer
• Keeper
• Prevents shots from going into goal
• Sweeper
• Last defensemen

Attacking
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Positions - Midfielders
Attacking

• Defensive Midfielder
• Plays more Defense then attack.
• Central Midfielders
• Most responsible for organizing play
• Attaching Midfielders
• Support offensive players

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Positions - Offense
Attacking

• Forwards
• Part of the scoring threat
• Finisher / Striker
• Most skilled at putting the ball in the goal

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Common Formations

• Four Backs and Midfielders two Forwards
• 4 4 2
• Four Backs, Five Midfielders, and One forward
• 4 5 1
• Three Backs, Five Midfielders, and Two Forwards
• 3 5 2

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Rules of the Game

• Players (11)
• Split into 4 Sections
• Goalie, Forwards, Midfielders, Defense
• Length of The Game
• Two halves equaling 45 minutes each
• Cards
• Yellow Caution two yellow Red Card
• Red Disqualified from the match

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Basic Soccer Moves

• Step Over
• Step over outside to inside of the ball
• Step 2 push with same foot
• Scissors
• Step over from inside to outside w/ both feet
• The V
• Step 1 pull ball back with sole
• Step 2 push ball to right

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Famous Soccer Players
Pele
David Beckham
Kristina Lilly
Ronaldo
Mia Hamm
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Cool Soccer Links

• http//web.mlsnet.com/index.jsp
• http//www.manutd.com/
• http//www.chelseafc.com/page/LandingPage/0,,10268
  1031634,00.html
• http//www.usyouthsoccer.org/

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Soccer Highlights

• Click on the picture for soccer video