The goal kick is a regular part of any soccer game. I've seen thousands over the years. Traditionally it is the goalkeeper that takes the goal kick, but does it have to be? Could a defender take a...
Category: Rules of the Game
Women's soccer is growing in popularity and is exciting to watch. If you are new to the game, you may not be aware of how many minutes a women's soccer game lasts. In this article, I want to show you...
If you haven't spent much time around soccer, you may have a lot of questions about how the game is structured. One of those questions may be about whether a soccer game has a half-time break or not....
The kick-off in soccer is an integral part of every game. But if you are unfamiliar with it, or you have questions over what some of the rules are regarding it, then it can be hard to understand what...
Understanding what a back pass is in soccer can be confusing. But I assure you it doesn't have to be. I want to explain the back pass rule to you in a way that will be clear and easy to...
One rule that makes soccer different from many other sports is the restriction on players being able to touch the ball with their hands. The laws around handball are foundational to the way soccer is...