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What are the basic rules of soccer?
The ball is played on the side of the post past or below the net into the opponent’s box. More than three players on a team to touch the ball during a game turn. A player touches the ball a second time within a turn. The ball touches a part of the body other than the upper or lower arm or fist.
What is the history of German fistball?
Fistball was first presented in 1885 at the German Gymnastics Festival in Dresden. In 1894, Georg Weber, along with Dr. Heinrich Schnell, drafted the first German rules that outlined a sport with competitive elements.
What kind of balls are used in fistball games?
For indoor fistball games, and for different weather conditions in outdoor fistball games, players can use trade association-approved balls with different surfaces (for example, natural leather, plastic coating, rubberized surface). The weight of a ball can vary between 320-350 g (females) and 350-380 g (males).
What is the role of the referee in fistball?
In addition to displaying off balls (flag held upwards) or good balls (flag held downwards) the referee is used to rule violations or other important game situations, such as substitutions, injuries, unsportsmanlike conduct etc. The biggest international competition in fistball is the Fistball World Championships, currently held every four years.
Soccer Rules. Rule #1 – The Field of Play. Rule #2 – The Ball. Rule #3 – The Number of Players. Rule #4 – The Player’s Equipment. Rule #5 – The Referee. Rule #6 – The Assistant Referees. Rule #7 – The Duration of the Match. Rule #8 – The Start and Restart of Play.
How many players are on a soccer team?
According to the official soccer rules, standard soccer has two teams playing against each other both with 10 outfield players and a goalkeeper on the field. This means teams should each start with 11 players.
What are the rules of being a captain in soccer?
Captains must wear an arm-band with the word “captain.” A captain must be in the game at all times (in professional soccer). If the captain is subbed out he must give his armband to another player. To start a game, each team’s captain meets with the referee. The referee flips a coin and one captain calls “heads” or “tails.”
What is the offside rule in soccer?
The offside rule in soccer is to stop player ‘goal hanging’ – standing near the opposition goal. This also stops soccer from being a long ball game, balls hit from one goal to another. What are yellow card offenses?
What is the rule for Offsides in soccer?
Offsides In soccer, you are not allowed to wait behind the defense for the ball to come to you, also known as ‘cherry picking’. Offsides states that when you are passed the ball, you must be in front of the last defender back, excluding the goalkeeper.
How many players can take a penalty kick in soccer?
The 22 players that are on the field can participate (however, this rule is often ignored in nonprofessional games; in other words, players on the bench can usually kick a penalty kick). In a penalty shootout one player performs a penalty kick against the opposition’s goalie. The kicker is changed everytime.
How many years are there in the soccer rules cycle?
Two-Year Rules Cycle (2021-23) 2021 Rules Questions and Interpretations, Volume 2 2021 Rules Questions and Interpretations, Volume 1 2021-22 Preseason Playing Rules Reminders 2020-21 Preseason Playing Rules Reminders 2020-21 Rules Survey Report 2021-22 Soccer Rules Interpretations 2019-20 Rules Survey Report 2020 and 2021 Major Rules Changes