Soccer has origins dating back to ancient China in the 2nd century BC when a kicking game was played. The English standardized the modern version in the 19th century by creating the first Laws of the Game and Football Association in 1863. The sport requires shinguards, cleats without a front cleat, an appropriately sized ball, and regulation size goals with corner flags for equipment.

1. By Britani Wilson Soccer November 30, 2009

2. History of Soccer Early versions of soccer can be traced back to ancient times, with the Chinese playing a blunt kicking game back in the second century BC. The modern version of the game was standardized by the English in the 19th century, as they created the Laws of the Game in 1863, the first national team and the first Football Association.

3. Rules

4. Equipment Shinguards Cleats, without a front cleat Correct size ball (3, 4, or 5-depending on age) 2 regulation size goals 4 corner flags