SEvan Bastarache
The History of Soccer
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.
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
KickingFree Kick
Indirect Free Kick
Penalty Kick
Goal Kick
Corner Kick
Bicycle or The over Head Kick
Instep Kick
PassingPush Pass
Wall Pass
Chip Pass
Backward Pass
Passing into Space
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
Where do You Play Soccer?
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 ballNumber of players
The Referee
The Soccer BallThere 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
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.