Basic Rules of Soccer For Beginners

In the years before 1863, no basic rules of soccer· The soccer field must have a minimum
existed. Soccer, the most popular sport in the worldmeasurement of 100 yards and a maximum length of
at present, was first played during the ancient times.130 yards. The width of the football field must be at
Being a contact sport that requires a great deal ofleast 50 yards and at most 100 yards.
endurance and sport, you can't imagine a game· The game only allows a maximum of 11
without rules.players in the out field for each team. This includes
Thanks to the football authorities in England in 1863the goalkeeper.
who eventually drafted a constitution to make the· As long as the referee does not halt the
sport more systematic. Violent fights would oftengame for certain violations or situations, the game or
happen in every game before the year 1863 butthe match is considered in play.
when the soccer constitution was established, the· Each time a player trips, kicks, pushes,
game underwent a smooth and remarkable transition.punches, charges or holds an opponent a foul is called.
Through the years, this game has produced famous· Every time the team in offense passes the
legends such as Diego Maradona, Pele, Ronaldo, andball beyond the defending team's goal line using any
David Beckham. As of the moment, the gamepart of the body other than the hand, a goal is
maintains its status as the most watched sport in thescored.
entire planet. Interestingly, it continues to get betterBasic rules in any game are as important as its
in time with its proven efficient set of rules.players and equipments. This will make any sport
Here are some of the basic rules of soccer:more exciting and more interesting.