Soccer originated in England in the 1800s and has since spread around the world under different names like football. The game involves kicking, passing, and goalkeeping skills played between two teams on a large field using a spherical ball. Major international tournaments determine a world champion, like the World Cup held every four years featuring national teams from different countries.

1. The History of Soccer Evan Bastarache

2. Where it Originated Is also known as Football in different parts of the world. Originated (in its current form) from England in 1800’s The Chinese played “football” games that dated back to 3000’s Ancient Greeks and Romans used football games to sharpen warriors for battle.

3. How to Play Soccer In the game of soccer, there are many different things one must learn. Some of the key concepts of soccer are: Kicking Passing Throw-in Goal Keeping

4. Kicking Free Kick Indirect Free Kick Penalty Kick Goal Kick Corner Kick Bicycle or The over Head Kick Instep Kick

5. Passing Push Pass Wall Pass Chip Pass Backward Pass Passing into Space

6. Throw-ins and Goal Keeping Never throw or kick the ball back to your teammates unless they are open and ready for the ball. Throw the ball low so it is easier for your teammate Roll along the ground

7. Where do You Play Soccer?

8. Some Rules of Soccer In the game of soccer, there are many rules and regulations. Some of the most important rules are: Field of play The ball Number of players The Referee

9. The Soccer Ball There are three different sizes of a soccer ball In early times, rubber had not yet been discovered, so the alternative to a soccer ball was anything from human skulls, to pig and cow bladders Soccer balls are usually black and white so they can be seen on the field

10. What is the World Cup? A soccer tournament held every four years between national soccer teams to determine a world champion The world cup will be played the summer of 2010 in South Africa.