1. History of the game

A. Origin of the game
B. Modern form of the game
C. Soccer as a world sport
D. Soccer in the USA
E. Different championships

2. Equipment and facilities

A. Playground
B. Surface
C. Goalpost
D. Soccer balls
E. Shoes, shin guards, gloves

3. Safety precautions

A. During practice
B. During games

4. Techniques and fundamentals

A. Kicking

1. Inside of foot
2. Outside of foot
3. Instep
4. Full volley
5. Half volley
6. Chip

            B. Ball control (trapping)

1. Instep
2. Thigh
3. Chest

            C. Heading

1. Offensive
2. Defensive

            D. Dribbling
            E. Tackling

1. Block tackle
2. Slide tackle
3. Poke and slide

F. Throw in
G. Analysis of fundamentals in performing soccer  skills

5. Rules

A. Field of play
B. The ball
C. Players
D. Referee and lines men
E. Duration of game
F. Start of play
G. Ball in and out of play
H. Methods of scoring
I. Offsides
J. Fouls and misconduct
K. Cautions and ejections

1. Yellow card
2. Red card

L. Free kicks
M. Penalty kicks
N. Corner kick
O. Goal kick
P. Throw in
Q. Official’s signals

6. Playing strategy

A. Offensive
B. Defensive
C. Zone/man-to-man

7. Systems

A. 2-3-5
B. 4-2-4
C. 4-3-3
D. 4-4-2
E. Other

8. Language of soccer

 

 

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