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Simple Rules of Soccer for Parents
Reprinted (and slightly edited) with permission from soccer-for-parents.com
Here are the short and simple soccer rules you need to know as a parent.
1. No Hands, please
I bet you knew that one. Most people who know nothing about soccer still know that you aren’t
supposed to use your hands unless you’re the goalie.
A couple of points to clarify.
First, the rule for a hand ball includes using any part of the arm from the tips of the fingers to the
shoulder.
Second, the proper way to look at this soccer rule is that a player cannot “handle” the ball. A ball that
is kicked and hits a player’s hand or arm is not a hand ball. This means that the referee must use his
or her own judgment to some extent in determining whether or not a hand ball is accidental contact or
a purposeful attempt to gain an advantage.
Particularly in the younger ages, a ball striking arms deliberately held against the body for protection
will not be deemed handling the ball (unless in the opinion of the referee, the player then directs the
ball with them).
Believe it or not, there is also a situation in which the goalie cannot use his/her hands. This is
sometimes called the back-pass rule. Goalkeepers cannot pick up a pass that came directly from one
of their teammates. In this case, the goalkeeper must use his feet. Infraction of this soccer rule will
result in an indirect kick from the point of the infraction. Advanced reading about handling the ball
rules.
2. Throw-ins
A throw-in is taken when the ball crosses a sideline and leaves the field. The two basic soccer rules for
a proper throw-in are to have both feet on the ground and to throw the ball with both hands over the
head.
For teaching purposes it is common to allow players under the age of 8 to take more than 1 attempt.
3. Corner Kicks & Goal Kicks
A corner kick or goal kick is taken when the ball leaves the field across the endline – you know, the
end of the field.
If the offensive team kicks it out, play is restarted with a goal kick. If the defensive team kicks it out,
play is restarted with a corner kick.
Soccer
Grade Six
1.3 Strike an object consistently, using a body part, so that the object travels in the intended direction at
the desired height.
1.5 Dribble and pass a ball to a partner while being guarded
2.1 Explain how to increase force based on the principles of biomechanics.
2.2 Explain how impact force is reduced by increasing the duration of impact.
2.3 Analyze and correct errors in movement patterns.
2.5 Identify practices and procedures necessary for safe participation in physical activities
3.4 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days each week.
5.1 Participate productively in group physical activities.
5.2 Evaluate individual responsibility in group efforts.
5.3 Identify and define the role of each participant in a cooperative physical activity.
5.4 Identify and agree on a common goal when participating in a cooperative physical activity.
5.5 Analyze possible solutions to a movement problem in a cooperative physical activity and come to a
consensus on the best solution.
Grade Seven
1.1 Demonstrate mature techniques for the following patterns: overhand, sidearm, and underhand
throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
1.3 Combine manipulative, locomotor, and nonlocomotor skills into movement patterns.
1.4 Demonstrate body management and object-manipulation skills needed for successful participation in
individual and dual physical activities.
2.1 Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of overhand, sidearm, and underhand
throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
2.2 Analyze movement patterns and correct errors.
2.3 Use principles of motor learning to establish, monitor, and meet goals for motor skill development.
2.4 Explain and demonstrate spin and rebound principles for performing manipulative skills.
2.5 Compare and contrast the effectiveness of practicing skills as a whole and practicing skills in smaller
parts.
2.6 Diagram and demonstrate basic offensive and defensive strategies for individual and dual physical
activities.
3.5 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days each week
5.1 Identify appropriate and inappropriate risks involved in adventure, individual, and dual physical
activities.
5.2 Accept responsibility for individual improvement.
5.3 Demonstrate an acceptance of differences in physical development and personal preferences as
they affect participation in physical activity.
5.4 Evaluate the effect of expressing encouragement to others while participating in a group physical
activity.
5.5 Identify the responsibilities of a leader in physical activity.
Simple Rules of Soccer for Parents
Reprinted (and slightly edited) with permission from soccer-for-parents.com
Here are the short and simple soccer rules you need to know as a parent.
1. No Hands, please
I bet you knew that one. Most people who know nothing about soccer still know that you aren’t
supposed to use your hands unless you’re the goalie.
A couple of points to clarify.
First, the rule for a hand ball includes using any part of the arm from the tips of the fingers to the
shoulder.
Second, the proper way to look at this soccer rule is that a player cannot “handle” the ball. A ball that
is kicked and hits a player’s hand or arm is not a hand ball. This means that the referee must use his
or her own judgment to some extent in determining whether or not a hand ball is accidental contact or
a purposeful attempt to gain an advantage.
Particularly in the younger ages, a ball striking arms deliberately held against the body for protection
will not be deemed handling the ball (unless in the opinion of the referee, the player then directs the
ball with them).
Believe it or not, there is also a situation in which the goalie cannot use his/her hands. This is
sometimes called the back-pass rule. Goalkeepers cannot pick up a pass that came directly from one
of their teammates. In this case, the goalkeeper must use his feet. Infraction of this soccer rule will
result in an indirect kick from the point of the infraction. Advanced reading about handling the ball
rules.
2. Throw-ins
A throw-in is taken when the ball crosses a sideline and leaves the field. The two basic soccer rules for
a proper throw-in are to have both feet on the ground and to throw the ball with both hands over the
head.
For teaching purposes it is common to allow players under the age of 8 to take more than 1 attempt.
3. Corner Kicks & Goal Kicks
A corner kick or goal kick is taken when the ball leaves the field across the endline – you know, the
end of the field.
If the offensive team kicks it out, play is restarted with a goal kick. If the defensive team kicks it out,
play is restarted with a corner kick.
Soccer
Grade Six
1.3 Strike an object consistently, using a body part, so that the object travels in the intended direction at
the desired height.
1.5 Dribble and pass a ball to a partner while being guarded
2.1 Explain how to increase force based on the principles of biomechanics.
2.2 Explain how impact force is reduced by increasing the duration of impact.
2.3 Analyze and correct errors in movement patterns.
2.5 Identify practices and procedures necessary for safe participation in physical activities
3.4 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days each week.
5.1 Participate productively in group physical activities.
5.2 Evaluate individual responsibility in group efforts.
5.3 Identify and define the role of each participant in a cooperative physical activity.
5.4 Identify and agree on a common goal when participating in a cooperative physical activity.
5.5 Analyze possible solutions to a movement problem in a cooperative physical activity and come to a
consensus on the best solution.
Grade Seven
1.1 Demonstrate mature techniques for the following patterns: overhand, sidearm, and underhand
throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
1.3 Combine manipulative, locomotor, and nonlocomotor skills into movement patterns.
1.4 Demonstrate body management and object-manipulation skills needed for successful participation in
individual and dual physical activities.
2.1 Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of overhand, sidearm, and underhand
throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
2.2 Analyze movement patterns and correct errors.
2.3 Use principles of motor learning to establish, monitor, and meet goals for motor skill development.
2.4 Explain and demonstrate spin and rebound principles for performing manipulative skills.
2.5 Compare and contrast the effectiveness of practicing skills as a whole and practicing skills in smaller
parts.
2.6 Diagram and demonstrate basic offensive and defensive strategies for individual and dual physical
activities.
3.5 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days each week
5.1 Identify appropriate and inappropriate risks involved in adventure, individual, and dual physical
activities.
5.2 Accept responsibility for individual improvement.
5.3 Demonstrate an acceptance of differences in physical development and personal preferences as
they affect participation in physical activity.
5.4 Evaluate the effect of expressing encouragement to others while participating in a group physical
activity.
5.5 Identify the responsibilities of a leader in physical activity.