Syllabus for
GRADE 3, 4, 5, 6
➢ 1- Basic rules of football
match
Rules of Football (Soccer)
● A match consists of two 45 minutes halves with a 15 minute rest period in
between.
● Each team can have a minimum off 11 players (including 1 goalkeeper who is
the only player allowed to handle the ball within the 18 yard box) and a
minimum of 7 players are needed to constitute a match.
● The field must be made of either artificial or natural grass. The size of pitches
is allowed to vary but must be within 100-130 yards long and 50-100 yards
wide. The pitch must also be marked with a rectangular shape around the
outside showing out of bounds, two six yard boxes, two 18 yard boxes and a
centre circle. A spot for a penalty placed 12 yards out of both goals and centre
circle must also be visible.
● The ball must have a circumference of 58-61cm and be of a circular shape.
● Each team can name up to 7 substitute players. Substitutions can be made at
any time of the match with each team being able to make a maximum of 3
substitutions per side. In the event of all three substitutes being made and a
player having to leave the field for injury the team will be forced to play without
a replacement for that player.
● Each game must include one referee and two assistant referee’s (linesmen).
It’s the job of the referee to act as time keeper and make any decisions which
may need to be made such as fouls, free kicks, throw ins, penalties and
added on time at the end of each half. The referee may consult the assistant
referees at any time in the match regarding a decision. It’s the assistant
referee’s job to spot offside’s in the match (see below), throw ins for either
team and also assist the referee in all decision making processes where
appropriate.
● If the game needs to head to extra time as a result of both teams being level
in a match then 30 minutes will be added in the form of two 15 minute halves
after the allotted 90 minutes.
● If teams are still level after extra time then a penalty shootout must take place.
● The whole ball must cross the goal line for it to constitute as a goal.
● For fouls committed a player could receive either a yellow or red card
depending on the severity of the foul; this comes down to the referee’s
discretion. The yellow is a warning and a red card is a dismissal of that player.
Two yellow cards will equal one red. Once a player is sent off then they
cannot be replaced.
● If a ball goes out of play off an opponent in either of the side lines then it is
given as a throw in. If it goes out of play off an attacking player on the base
line then it is a goal kick. If it comes off a defending player it is a corner kick.
➢ 2- Diagram of Football field and its
positions.
➢ 3-Duties of the
officials
– Football referee’s duties and responsibilities
The football match is controlled by the referee, who has full authority to enforce the rules
for the match to which he has been appointed. His main duties are:
– Football referee must enforce the rules
The referee’s principal responsibility is to enforce the rules to his appointed match as set
out in the Laws of the Game. He has the full power to sanction players for misbehaving
badly during a match.
– Football referee must control the match
The referee must control the match in cooperation with the assistant referees and, for
official matches, the fourth official. Controlling the match means keeping the game under
the Laws of the Game all the time and at all cost.
– Football referee must check equipment
He must ensure that the ball and the players’ equipment meet the requirements of the
Laws of the Game. This includes checking on players’ shirts, shorts, boots and protective
gear. A player who is not wearing the correct football kit will be asked to leave the pitch
by the referee and may only return when the referee has confirmed that his kit is correct.
– Football referee must timekeep and maintain records
The referee must act as the timekeeper for the match, and keep a record of any
substitutions and offenses.
– Football referee will stop play when necessary
The referee must stop, suspend, or abandon the match for any infringements of the Laws
of the Game, or because of any other outside interference.
– Football referee must ensure player safety
The referee must stop the match if a player is seriously injured, ensuring that he is
removed from the field of play.
General Responsibilities
● Oversees LOS.
● Directs the chain crew.
● Watches for offside and encroachment.
● Rules on sideline plays on nearest half of field.
● Counts offensive players on field.
● Informs referee of the current down
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➢4 – Free kick
Direct and indirect free kicks are awarded to the opposing team of a player,
substitute, substituted or sent-off player, or team official guilty of an offence.
DIRECT FREE KICK
A free-kick in soccer is an unopposed kick taken by a player to restart play
after an opposition player has committed a foul. A player must take a free-kick
from the exact location where the offense occurred, and the play does not
restart until the ball clearly moves.
INDIRECT FREE KICK
The referee indicates an indirect free kick by raising the arm above the head; this
signal is maintained until the kick has been taken and the ball touches another
player, goes out of play or it is clear that a goal cannot be scored directly.
An indirect free kick must be retaken if the referee fails to signal that the kick is
indirect and the ball is kicked directly into the goal.
BALL ENTERS THE GOAL
● if a direct free kick is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, a goal is
awarded
● if an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, a goal kick is
awarded
● if a direct or indirect free kick is kicked directly into the team’s own goal, a
corner kick is awarded
SKILLS OF FOOTBALL
➢5 -Throw in.
A throw-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touched the ball
when the whole of the ball passes over the touchline, on the ground or in the
air.
A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in:
● if the ball enters the opponents’ goal – a goal kick is awarded
● if the ball enters the thrower’s goal – a corner kick is awarded
1. Procedure
At the moment of delivering the ball, the thrower must:
● stand facing the field of play
● have part of each foot on the touchline or on the ground outside the touchline
● throw the ball with both hands from behind and over the head from the point
where it left the field of play
All opponents must stand at least 2 m (2 yds) from the point on the touchline where
the throw-in is to be taken.
The ball is in play when it enters the field of play. If the ball touches the ground
before entering, the throw-in is retaken by the same team from the same position. If
the throw-in is not taken correctly it is retaken by the opposing team.
If a player, while correctly taking a throw-in, deliberately throws the ball at an
opponent in order to play the ball again but not in a careless or a reckless manner or
using excessive force, the referee allows play to continue.
The thrower must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.
➢ 6 - Dribbling
Dribbling is one of the first and most important skill in
soccer. It’s crucial to be able to move with the ball and
change direction at any time. There are a number of
different qualities that can make a soccer player a great
dribbler. Recognizing when and where to dribble is key.
There are times when dribbling is the best option, and times
when it’s a much riskier option than making a pass. The
more you watch soccer to improve your understanding of
the game, the more you’ll be able to identify when dribbling
is the best option.
7 - Heading.
Heading is an essential skill for both offensive players attempting to score and
defensive players protecting their goal
Heading is an essential skill to learn in soccer. It is crucial for defensive players
to clear balls from the back, midfielders to win critical battles in the middle of the
field, and attackers to not a ball past the opposing keeper to score a goal.
8 - Receiving.
During a soccer game, the individual act of obtaining a pass from a teammate
is called receiving the ball. It is one of the most important of all soccer skills.
Basically, receiving the ball means controlling that ball. In this case, it’s very
important to master your first touch.
There are many different types of receiving. The following are generally recognized, working
with the incoming height of the ball from the ground, up:
– Sole of the foot
– Inside of the foot
– Outside of the foot
– Instep
– Thigh; inside, outside and front (top)
– Chest; standard and concave
– Head
9 - Chest receiving.
Chesting the ball is a peculiar technique because it involves a part
of the body which isn't used very often in football. It consists of
receiving the ball with the chest, making it land on the ground in
front of you and then going on to pass, dribble or strike
The chest can be used to receive or re-direct the ball.
There are 3 teaching points:
(1) The ball by pulling in the chest & exhaling on contact
(2) Hold arms down or out to the sides so there is no chance of the ball
accidentally hitting the arm & being called for a handball
(3) Turn the chest on impact to direct the ball in the direction you want it
to go.
10 –Object of the Game
The aim of football is to score more goals then your opponent in a
90 minute playing time frame. The match is split up into two halves
of 45 minutes. After the first 45 minutes players will take a 15
minute rest period called half time. The second 45 minutes will
resume and any time deemed fit to be added on by the referee
(injury time) will be accordingly.
11 - The necessary equipment used
as a football player.
Getting Started
What do I need?
– football shoes
– Shin guards
– Ball
– Water bottle
– Comfortable clothes to practice in
– Football shoes
The right footwear is the most important aspect of soccer. It
seems like an obvious thing to say, since the game
revolves around your feet. But using none soccer specific
shoes , is the most common mistakes I see.
– Shin Guards
Shin guards are the only piece of protection soccer players wear on the
field. With a sport that involves as much running and range of motion as
soccer, it’s simply not practical to wear things like mouth guards, cups
(for boys), or any padded garments. The shin guards main job is
protection of the shin bone. This bone doesn’t have much natural
protection in the body, and is hugely important to basic movement. It is
important to understand this because a shin guard is not meant as a full
leg guard, as this would negatively impact the athlete’s ability to run,
and trap the ball, while offering little extra protection.
– Soccer Balls
Definitions of soccer ball. an inflated ball used in playing soccer type of ball
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
12- Football Ground Measurement | Size of a
Football Field
- Football Ground Dimensions (In Meters)
Coming to the football ground dimensions, the long
length of the field, called ‘the touchline’ must be between
90 to 120 m, while the shorter width known as ‘the goal
line’ is between 45 to 90 m. The football pitch is split
with a half-way line. Below is the standard football
ground diagram.
- Football Ground Dimensions: Corner Area
and Corner Flags
Corner flags, also known as flag poles, are placed
at each corner of the rectangular football field and
must be at least 1.5 m tall. An arc of 1-meter
radius is marked around each flag, facing the field
from where a corner kick is taken. A corner kick is
taken if the ball crosses the goal line with the last
touch being of the defending team player.
- Football Ground Measurement: Goal Area and
Goal Posts
Two goal posts are designated to be on the two
opposite goal lines of the football field. Goals are
located on the center of each goal line and are
7.32 m wide and 2.44 m high above the pitch. As a
result, the area that players shoot at is 17.86 sq.
m. Nets are usually placed behind the goal, though
are not mandatory according to the Laws.
The goal area, also known as the "6-yard box", is a
small box close to the goal posts and goal lines.
The goal area is 5.5 m deep and originates at 5.5
m from each goal post.
- Football Ground: Penalty Area and Penalty
Kicks
The penalty area is the goalkeeper’s area and is
marked by a rectangular box. The penalty area is
16.5 m deep and originates at 16.5 m from each
goal post. The distance between the two penalty
area lines remains at 40.3 m. This area has a
number of functions, the most prominent being
that the goalkeeper is allowed to handle the ball
inside the area.
A penalty kick is awarded when a player is fouled
inside the penalty area. The penalty shot is
needed to be taken from a penalty mark drawn for
the purpose. The mark is at 11 m distance from
the goal line and lies exactly in the middle of the
two goal posts.
- Football Ground Size: Center Spot and Center
Circle
A football ground has a center circle of radius of
9.15 m. A football game starts/resumes with a
kick-off from the center spot at the start of each
half and after the scoring of every goal. The team
that concedes a goal restarts the play.
- Football Ground Measurement: Technical
Area
There are also two technical areas located on the
“touchline” side of the pitch where the reserve
players, coaching staff and other members sit and
provide instructions to on field players. Only the
manager or the coach is authorized to advise the
players on the field from the designated box or
area.
- Football Ground: Playing Surface
While grass is the typical playing surface, football
can also be played on artificial turf or on dirt
surfaces. Different kinds of artificial surfaces are
there and many well-known stadiums in the world
have artificial turf pitches.
- Football Ground Measurement: How It Has
Changed Over The Years
Although the basic football dimensions and size of
a football ground haven’t changed much, a lot of
things have been introduced like the drainage
system, advanced soil and grass system,
underground heating and many more.
In earlier days, there were no specific markings on
the playing surface and only a boundary line used
to separate the field of play from the viewers or
audience. Most domestic league matches,
international matches and world cup tournaments
are being held in modern football stadiums with all
kinds of safety features (for players as well as
audience).
