DRAKE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SOCCER LECTURE NOTES

FIELD DIAGRAM:

Sideline or touch line

Corner Kick Area

Penalty Kick Spot

6 yards

(goalie box) Center Circle

GoalGoal

18 yards (penalty box)

Goal Line

or End Line Mid Field Line

Field Dimensions:

Penalty Box:The area in which the goalie can touch the ball with hands (18 yards).

Goalie Box: Place where the goalie kicks the ball back in play (goal kick)--6 yards.

Corner Kick:When defensive team kicks ball over the endline, the other team kicks the ball back

in play from the nearest corner (direct kick).

Goal Kick:A player kicks the ball back in play after offense kicked the ball over the end line.

The kick is made from either front corner of the goalie box.

Throw-In:In-bounding the ball after it goes out of bounds on the sideline.

HISTORY:

BASIC RULES AND INFORMATION:

Throw-ins:

1. 2 hands overhead must follow through

2. Both feet on ground when releasing the ball

3. No excessive spin put on the ball

4. Can't pass the ball to yourself

11 players per team on the field (at one time)

On kick-off, first touch must go over midfield line (one full revolution)

From aparticipation standpoint, soccer is most popular game in the world

Handball: penalty when a player intentionally touches ball with hands

England: country given credit for developing modern soccer

World Cup: soccer's main event

Off-sides: when an offensive player is nearer to the goal line than the ball and has only the goalie between him/her and the ball

SOCCER SKILLS INFORMATION

I. DRIBBLING

Ball control is the key to success in soccer.

Dribbling is a player's first line of ball control and is used to move the ball offensively.

Teaching Cues:

  • Keep your head up
  • Use both feet
  • Use your body to shield the ball from defenders
  • Maintain adequate proximity to the ball

II. PASSING

Keeping possession of the ball is critical for success in soccer. This can be accomplished with quick and accurate passing, giving the opponent fewer opportunities to steal the ball.

Passing the ball is the most efficient way to advance the ball up the field/court.

Teaching Cues for passing (using inside foot):

  • Non-kicking foot should be planted along side the ball at time of impact
  • Hips and shoulders squared to target
  • Kicking foot should be turned out and ball is struck with inside of foot
  • Keep ankle and foot stiff through impact (golf putt comparison_
  • Kicking leg should follow through towards target

III. SHOOTING

Power and loft on the ball are the two critical elements of this skill.

In order to execute a powerful shot with loft on the ball, you should contact the ball with your instep (shoelaces).

How to:

  • Non-kicking foot should be planted slightly behind and beside the ball at the point of impact (this allows the energy of the forward weight transfer to be generated before contact is made with the ball.)
  • Point your toe to the ground (extend foot) as the kicking foot is moved forward (bend knee).
  • Place your body weight directly above the ball.
  • Kicking foot should make contact with lower two-thirds of ball.
  • Follow through and try to land on kicking foot after the shot.

IV. DEFENSE

MARKING: involves guarding an opponent to prevent him-her from taking effective shots on goal.

DEFENDERS SHOULD ALWAYS:

  • Remain with their assigned opponent
  • Keep themselves between the ball and the goal
  • Be ready to support fellow defenders

TACKLING: NOT related to skill in football, involves attempting to steal the ball.

  • Requires that players be fully aware of the ball at all times (especially in relation to the opponent.)

THINGS TO LOOK FOR:

  • If the opponent loses control or pushes the ball too far ahead, be prepared to steal the ball
  • Be sure to support (back-up) when trying to make a tackle in mid-field
  • Approach an opponent with your body positioned sideways
  • Watch the ball, not the player