| Similar to any other game, there are some key rules | | | | may use any other body part, but strictly not their |
| in soccer that players need to follow at all times while | | | | forearm and hands. Thus, players of both the teams |
| playing the game. The rules are as below. | | | | use their foot to run ahead towards their opponent's |
| 1. In this game, altogether there are two teams to | | | | goal with the ball. |
| play on field with each team consisting of 11 players. | | | | 4. While playing soccer, every player has to abide by |
| Of them, 10 players are usually the outfield players. | | | | the dress code on field, which indeed matters much |
| The remaining eleventh player is the goalkeeper, who | | | | in this game. There is one specific players' kit or |
| alone has the permission for touching the soccer ball | | | | uniform to wear. The uniform of outfield players of |
| using any body part. | | | | one team has to be of a different color, which easily |
| 2. This game normally lasts for 90 minutes divided | | | | identifies them from those outfield players of another |
| into two equal halves with each half allotted with a | | | | team. The goalkeeper has to put on the uniform of a |
| 45 minutes period. The referee reserves the right to | | | | color, which distinguishes him from all other 10 players |
| add on some more time finally at the game end to | | | | in a team. In organized soccer matches, players need |
| compensate for any time lost due to stoppages. | | | | to put on shorts, studded boots and shin pads that |
| 3. An important rule in soccer is that except for the | | | | are covered by extended socks. The back of shirts |
| goalkeeper, none of the players on field has the | | | | displays a unique number for recognizing every player. |
| permission for touching the ball using hands. They | | | | |