Soccer, also known as football, is the most popular sport in the world. It is played between two teams of 11 players each on a large grass field, with the objective being to score goals by getting the ball into the opposing team's net. The key rule is that players cannot touch the ball with their hands and must instead use their feet, knees, or head. The document then goes on to describe several important skills in soccer, including passing, receiving passes, shooting, dribbling, and techniques used by goalkeepers. It also outlines several fundamental techniques like inside/outside of the foot passes, chipping crosses, drop kicks, throw-ins, and heading the ball.

1. Soccer

2. The sport of soccer (called football in most of
the world) is considered to be the world's most
popular sport. In soccer there are two teams of
eleven 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. The key to soccer is that, with the
exception of the goalie, players cannot touch the
ball with their hands, they can only kick, knee, or
head the ball to advance it or score a goal.
FOOT BALL/SOCCER

3. THE SKILLS OF FOOT
BALL

4. Passing
Passing is one of the most fundamental
skills in soccer. For a short basic pass, you
will turn your foot 90 degrees to the
outside and swing your leg so that the
inside of your leg makes contact. If you
want to send the ball further, you will
swing your leg with more power and aim
for the lower half

5. Receiving a Pass
Whether you are receiving a pass that is on the ground or
traveling through the air, you will want to square your
shoulders to the direction the ball is coming from. If it is on
the ground, turn your foot toward the outside as if you were
passing, and with your knees bent, cushion the ball so it
stops right at your feet. For a ball traveling through the air,
you will most likely want to receive the ball with your
chest. Stand with your back arched slightly backwards so
when the ball hits your chest, it will pop gently into the air
and then land at your feet, rather than bounce off out of
your control

6. Shooting
Shooting is the fundamental way to try to score is by taking
a shot. When shooting, your plant foot, follow through and
where you contact the ball are all important. You will want
to place your non-shooting foot just outside the ball, with
your toe pointing at the direction you are aiming to shoot.
Swing your leg through the ball, aiming higher on the ball if
you want to keep it low or lower on the ball if you want to
send it through the air. Follow through with your shooting
leg, in a hopping motion that brings your plant foot off the
ground, and land on the foot you shot with for the most
power

7. Dribbling
Outside of passing, dribbling is the primary method of
moving the ball up the field. This works best when you
have open field in front of you without pressing defenders.
Most players find success using the top of their foot to
push the ball along the ground when passing, and the more
advanced you get the more parts of your foot you will be
able to use when dribbling. The goal of dribbling is to
move the ball quickly while keeping the ball close to your
body, so that you can make a quick decision to pass, shoot
or change direction whenever needed

8. Goalkeeping
The goalkeeper is the last line of defense, in charge of doing
whatever possible to keep the ball out of the net. As goalie, you can
use your entire body, including your hands and arms, to stop the ball.
The best way for a goalie to catch the ball is to form a "W" with
your thumbs and index fingers, with your hands open and palms
facing away from you. This will help you catch a ball traveling at a
high speed without it going through your hands. The other
fundamental skill for goalies is punting, which is how you distribute
the ball up field after making a save. Hold the ball over your
dominant foot, and then drop the ball as you swing your foot,
making contact and sending the ball through the air. Land on your
"shooting" foot on your follow through like you are taking a shot

9. THE TECHNIQUES OF
FOOT BALL

10. Inside of the Foot Pass
The “inside of the foot” or instep
pass is the safest soccer pass.
Because of the large contact area
between the ball and the foot,
very precise passes can be
executed. The “inside of the foot”
pass also allows for exact passing
and volleying to a partner.

11. Outside of the Foot Pass
The “outside of the foot” pass is
often employed to avoid kicking
with the “weaker” foot. This fact
must be taken into consideration
when training youngsters. The
“outside of the foot” pass may only
be used where the situation
demands it and in a sensible
manner.

12. Chip Cross
The chip cross is mainly used for
hard shots on goal and wide, high
play. In contrast to the “inside of
the foot” pass, the chip cross is
not recommended as much for
near-distance passes. There is
very little contact between the
foot and the ball. Therefore, the
ball is easily moved.

13. Dribbling
Dribbling is one of the fundamental
aspects of soccer. Without good
dribbling basic training, the player in
possession stands no chance against
the modern defender in a tackle. The
attacker must be adaptable and
creative. So it is important for him to
posses a large repertoire of
manoeuvres and have high speed ones
the ball is at his feet

14. Drop Kick
The dropkick is largely similar to a
volley. With the drop kick however,
in contrast to the volley, the ball
touches the ground during the shot.
The dropkick is suitable for balls
that have to be hit very far,
therefore it is often used by the
goal keeper when kicking out of the
hand.

15. Throw-In Technique
Throw in is taken from the point where
ball crossed the line, either on the ground
or in the air, though typically a referee will
tolerate small discrepancies between the
positions where the ball is crossed the
touch line and the position throw in. The
throw in is taken by the opponent player
who last touched the ball when it is
crossed the line.

16. Controlling the Ball with the Chest
This is technically a difficult one. When
learning the technique, the players should
approach the balls themselves by throwing
them slightly in the air, then increase the
height of throw and continue to balls thrown
from various heights. In the next phase, the
ball is hit as a pass and controlled with the
chest after jump.

17. Header
This technique is used to control
the ball using the head to pass,
shoot or clear. This can be done by
standing , jumping or diving
position. It is a common technique
and players are used in almost
every match.

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