The Sport of Soccer

Soccer

The sport of soccer (called football in most of the world) is considered to be the world's most popular sport. In soccer there are two teams of eleven players. Soccer is played on a large grass field with a goal at each end. The object of the game is to get the soccer ball into the opposing team's goal.  

The key to soccer is that, except for the goalie, players cannot touch the ball with their hands, they can only kick, knee, chest or head the ball to advance it or score a goal. 

Soccer is played at all levels throughout the world from small kids leagues to professional and international teams. Perhaps the most famous soccer tournament is the World Cup. Held every four years, the World Cup is a soccer competition among countries that qualify and is one of the most watched events in the world.  

Kids throughout the world make up fields and goals just about anywhere and start playing the game. You can also play on the streets and anywhere that has a bit of space. The game is also fun and competitive. 

Soccer is a great way for exercising as there is lots of running for good distances. The sport is also a good test of dexterity and a great way to learn balance. 

Many people consider soccer at its highest level to be so beautiful as to be practically an art form. The skill at which great players and great soccer teams work the ball, strategies, and flow as one can be an awesome thing to watch. 

Equipment

It’s pretty easy to get all the equipment to play a small game of Soccer, all you need is a round, spherical leather ball and an open area to kick the ball around with friends, family, your team or anyone can join in the fun. 

When you are playing a real match, you might need to wear a kit or something to show which team you are on. 

Here is an example:  

This is the Manchester City Kit, there are three kits. One is a' Home Kit' which means they use it when they are playing at their own stadium. One 'Away Kit' which means you wear it when you are playing away at your oppositions home ground and the last one is the 'Alternative Kit' where you only where it when both team’s kits clash in colours.