ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English SPORTS for Kids – SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL, TENNIS, BASEBALL – Basic Rules – Compilation
Hello friends! Today, we’re going to learn about soccer, a fun and exciting sport played all around the world. Imagine it’s the soccer finals, and everyone is cheering for their favorite team. But wait, do you know how to play soccer? Don’t worry, I’m here to explain the basic rules and parts of the soccer field!
Soccer is played on a big, rectangular field. In the middle, there’s a circle called the central circle. This is where the game starts with a kickoff. Each team has a goal area with a goal post at each end of the field.
To play soccer, you need a ball. You kick and pass the ball using your feet, but you can also use other parts of your body like your chest or head. However, you cannot use your arms or hands, except if you’re the goalkeeper. If a player touches the ball with their hands, the game stops, and the other team gets a free kick.
The main goal in soccer is to score by getting the ball into the other team’s goal. When the ball crosses the goal line between the posts, it’s a “goal!” The game has two halves, each lasting 45 minutes, with a 15-minute break in between. The team with the most goals at the end wins. If the game is tied, it might go into extra time with two 15-minute halves.
Playing fair is very important in soccer. If someone breaks the rules or plays too roughly, a foul is called. We’ll learn more about different fouls in future lessons.
Each soccer team has 11 players. Let’s meet them:
There’s so much more to learn about soccer, but for now, I need to get ready for the game. Don’t miss our next lesson where we’ll explore more about this popular sport. See you soon!
Build Your Own Soccer Field: Gather some materials like cardboard, markers, and small objects to represent players. Create a mini soccer field by drawing the field lines, including the central circle and goal areas. Use small objects like bottle caps or clay figures to represent players. Arrange them in their positions: goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. Discuss with your friends or family about the roles of each player and how they work together as a team.
Soccer Skills Practice: Find a safe, open space and practice kicking a soccer ball with your feet. Try dribbling the ball by tapping it gently with your feet while walking or running. Challenge yourself to see how many times you can pass the ball back and forth with a friend or family member without using your hands. Remember, only the goalkeeper can use their hands in the game!
Soccer Observation Journal: Watch a soccer game on TV or in your community. Pay attention to the different positions and how players move on the field. Write down or draw what you notice about how the teams work together and how goals are scored. Think about questions like: What strategies do the teams use? How do players communicate with each other? Share your observations with your class or family.
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Hello friends! It’s the soccer finals, the day we’ve all been waiting for. What’s that? You don’t know how to play soccer? Don’t worry, I’m going to explain all the rules and parts of the soccer field.
Soccer is played on a rectangular field divided into two areas. This circle right here is called the central circle; it is used for kickoffs, which is a method of starting each half of play or restarting the game after scoring a goal. Each half of the field has a goal area and a goal post.
**Rules of the Game**
To play soccer, you need a ball. We kick and pass the ball with our feet, and we can also use other parts of our body, except our arms and hands. For example, you can use your chest to cushion the ball or your head to score a goal. If any player, except the goalkeeper, touches the ball voluntarily with their hands, the game stops, and a foul is called in favor of the attacking team.
The object of a soccer game is to get the ball into the opposing team’s goal. When this happens, people shout “goal!” A goal is scored when the ball passes the goal line between the goal posts. The game consists of two 45-minute periods with a halftime of 15 minutes. The team that scores more goals by the end of the game wins. If the game ends in a draw, depending on the competition, it may continue with two additional 15-minute halves, known as overtime.
Fair play is important in all sports, including soccer. A foul will be called if any soccer rules are broken during the game or if there is excessive force. We will explain other types of fouls in our next videos.
**Soccer Positions**
Soccer is played by two teams of 11 players: the goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. The goalkeeper stands in front of the goal to prevent the opposing team from scoring. The goalkeeper is the only player allowed to touch the ball with their hands, but only in the penalty area.
Defenders are the last line of defense before the goalkeeper. Their primary role is to stop attacks and prevent the opposing team from scoring. Midfielders are positioned in the middle of the field and have many roles, such as passing the ball to forwards to score goals or helping defenders regain possession of the ball. Forwards are the players who attack and play nearest to the opposing team’s goal, so their role is to score goals.
I still have so much more to tell you about playing soccer, but now I need to warm up before the game. Don’t miss the next video where we’ll learn more about this very popular sport. See you soon!
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