2. Soccer is the most popular sport in the
world. It is known as football in most part of the
world except in North America.
If the world can be unified into a single entity
on the basis of common ground of interest, then
soccer has the potential to bring different nations
together under the same platform.
The history of modern soccer dates back to
only 200 years.
3. However, the evolution process for soccer to become
what is now started a long time back. Now, the sport has
grown to a global pastime, including men’s and women’s
team, and the World Cup (which is played every four
years)
Soccer / Football (football in most of the world) is
considered to be the world's most popular sport. In soccer,
there are two teams of 11 players. Soccer is played on a
large grass field with a goal at each end. The object of the
game is to get the soccer ball into the opposing team's
goal.
9. Trapping the ball
involves using the feet, thighs or
chest to bring the ball to the
ground while keeping it in the
player's possession. It can
include stopping the ball
completely or redirecting the ball
in a controlled manner. When
trying to stop or slow the ball,
10. Equipment in Playing Football
1. Ball
2. Shin Guard
3. Soccer Shoes
4. Stopwatch
5. Gloves
12. 1. Improves Aerobic Capacity
Running at any intensity for 90 minutes requires a high
level of stamina. Therefore, football players often have
a tremendous amount of aerobic capacity being able to
go from walking to sprinting and have a fast recovery to
do it again, and again, and again.
2. Improves Cardiovascular Health
This is probably one of the best benefits of playing
Football. The average player runs about 8 to 11
kilometers in a full game.
13. 3. Lowers Body Fat and Improves Muscle
Tone
Football is a great sport for burning fat because it
works the muscles and your heart in different
ways.
4. Builds Muscle Strength
Lower body strength is required for kicking,
jumping, and tackling, twisting, and turning. It
also forms the foundation for explosive speed
14. 5. Teaches Coordination
Due to shifts between walking, running and sprinting,
coordination is key to football. Body coordination is
improved through the complex movements like
dribbling, turning and passing, which are performed at
varying rates of speed and direction.
6. Promotes Teamwork and Sharing
While fitness goals are generally very personal, we can all
benefit from sharing common goals with others who
push us towards them.
15. 7. Increases Cognitive Brain Function
Football helps increase skills in concentration,
persistence, and self-discipline because it is a fast-paced
game that requires quick decisions on the field.
8. Increase Confidence and Self-Esteem, and
Helps to Reduce Anxiety
Building physical strength and endurance help build
confidence in a player both on and off the field.
Confidence and self-esteem not only impact sports
performance, but also performance in school, career,
family life, and friendships.
16. 9. Anyone Can Play, Anywhere
Football is not an expensive or prohibitive sport. All that is
needed is space and a ball. It is a relatively simple sport to catch
onto and is played mostly outdoors, which we already
mentioned as being healthy here.
Injury Prevention and Risk Management
Injuries occur during football/soccer games and practice due
to the combination of high speed and full contact. While
overuse injuries can occur, traumatic injuries such as
concussions are most common.
