How to Play Football: The Ultimate Guide
There is no doubt that football, or soccer as it is called in other countries, is the world’s greatest sport. Millions of people around the globe play and love this sport. Be it beginners or those seeking to take their game to another level, knowledge of basic rules, techniques, and strategies are a must. Here’s an ultimate guide on how to play football effectively.
Understanding Football Basics
The rules of the game are as follows:
There are two teams with 11 members and a goalie. Football is a game you kick the ball into the opponent’s net and play to prevent being on the end of that which you have forced into your opposing goal post as well.
Key or Essential Supplies to Play Football
To get on the field, start playing football, you will require
Football, a ball (that is a football)
Football field
Goal Posts with a goal net
Footy boots/plugs
Shin guards protection
A Jersey, shorts and socks
Footy Laws/Rules
To play football correctly you must know the basic rules as follows:
1. Match Duration
A football match can be divided into two halves of 45 minutes each with a 15-minute halftime break.
If the match is still drawn during the knockout stages then extra time of 30 minutes-two 15-minute halves-can be played.
If still tied, then the winner is decided by a penalty shootout.
2. Kick-off and Playing
Kick off: The kick off is kicked from the centre circle.
The ball moves with a forward pass, dribble or shot
It will remain in the game unless it crosses the goal line or touch line.
3. Goal
The whole ball must have crossed between the goal and underneath the cross bar to be termed as a goal.
4. Offside Rule
The regulations also state some conditions under which a player will be considered offside when she is receiving a forward pass, meaning of the “second to last defender”, or “any situation other than this within her half”.
5. Fouls and Misconduct
Fouls could also be trips, pushes, and handling of the ball- except handling when in the penalty area of the goalie.
Yellow Caution, Red card for more serious offence – the wrongdoer out.
6. Free kicks, penalty
Free kick-when ever the foul did take place The kick shall be: directhe shall score to touch, other than another man or indirectkicked should he be another to whom his own touch will deliver the goal,to the touch.
Penalty kick-as soon as the offense and those penalty’s in area. From the marks.
Basic football skills
To be a good footballer the following should be very important to you:
1. Passing-The inside of your foot is used for short passes and your instep to pass long
Your non-kicking foot is used as an outside supporting point to your body to be dead on
2. Dribbling-You use small controlled touches in order to help work the ball around.
The football can be moved by changing portions of your foot to be able to break through on your opponent
3. Shooting
The laces to be given power of the strike or more appropriately inside your foot.
Hitting towards the corners increases the chances of getting the ball.
4. Defensive play
Hold onto the opponent without pulling or tripping and push him away
Get hold of the ball with body and interception
5. Goal-keeping
Hold the ball and throw it, deflect it from its path with hands
Get an appropriate angle behind to cover for the goal.
Football Strategies and Formations
Teams change their strategy and shape depending on how they play the game:
Shape 4-4-2: Four defensemen, four midfielders, and two attacking forwards
Shape 4-3-3: Centralistic with three forerunners.
Shape 5-3-2: A defensive game with five defensemen
Some of the strategies
Possession Game: Chases the possession by kicking to the opposite then passing it for successive small passes.
Counter-Attacking: Rapid change over from defense to attack
Pushing: Compel opponents to force their way to their maximum limit for losing their possession
Good fitness and ball control practice for training
Sporstman, sprinting, and dribbling practice to achieve speed and agility.
Playing small sided games would great in practicing up on the decision making as well as team play.
Watching matches would teach strategy as well as tactics.
FAQs
1. How long is a football match?
A football match lasts for 90 minutes and is divided into two halves of 45 minutes each, and there is a 15-minute break between them. For the knockout matches, extra time and penalties are also applicable.
2. What does a football captain do?
A football captain would command his/her teammates in the field, address the referees, and encourage team players.
3. Is he allowed to handle his hand?
A football player, other than a goalie, is not allowed to hold the ball by hand, even in the penalty area. Other players are not allowed to touch the ball; thus, they cannot win the ball by touching.
4. Finish: What if the game does not reach a conclusion or is not yet resolved with a winner for the stages?
League: Both teams are awarded one point. Knockout: Extra time and a penalty shootout determine the winning team.
5. Opinion over Change?
It substitutes any player up to five times for any game that the club is organizing officially. The replaced-out player may play again in a given match of the tournament
6. Short form for VAR in football
VAR stands for Video Assistant Referee; this is technology’s application to view rulings pertaining to goals, penalties, red cards, or identity mistaken.
Conclusion
Football is an exciting game that is a blend of skill, tactics, and a lot of work on teamwork. Knowledge of how to play makes for better games when someone enjoys the game-at professional levels or casually. Continuous study and practice makes a master in football.