Soccer is a contact sport that comes with a risk of injuries. The most common soccer injuries are sprains and strains, which occur when the muscles or ligaments are stretched beyond their normal range of motion. Concussions are also relatively common, especially among young players….
Playing 1 on 1 soccer is a great way to improve your soccer skills. It allows you to work on specific areas of your game and get more touches on the ball. When you’re playing 1 on 1, you can focus on improving your dribbling,…
Soccer VAR, or video assistant referee, is an innovative new technology that is used in soccer matches. It is currently in use in all the major international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Euro, Copa America, African Nations Cup, and Olympic tournaments. While…
If you’ve ever played soccer, you’ve probably heard of soccer unsportsmanlike conduct. This is the behavior of a player that interferes with play or a referee’s decision. It’s a serious offense, which can result in a yellow card or, in severe cases, ejection from the…
A soccer two legged tie is a match between two teams in which neither team has home advantage. In this type of match, the team with a higher aggregate score and more goals between the two legs wins. In some cases, the away goals rule…
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, soccer substitution rules have undergone several changes. In addition to the current three one-time substitutes allowed per game, players should be able to come off the bench in times of need. This could make the game more fast-paced and…
Soccer stoppage time is a complex concept. It is fluid, and teams often disagree about how much time is allowed between goals. For example, when DeAndre Yedlin appeared to have a chance to score after Portugal scored, Klinsmann lamented that Pitana blew the final whistle…
There are a few different soccer scoring rules. First, Goals are scored when the ball crosses the goal line. However, if an outside agent intervenes during the game, it does not count as a Goal. Goals can also be scored by goal kicks. Goals are…
If you are a soccer player and you’re interested in improving your passing, you’ll want to know the basic rules. One of the most important is that you should use both feet while passing the ball. This is important for two reasons: first, it makes…
High school soccer matches can last up to eighty minutes. Overtime and penalties can add another ten minutes to the game. The referee is allowed to add an additional twenty minutes to each half if necessary. If the game is tied at the end of…
Major League Soccer (MLS) has implemented a new rule that allows teams to use designated players in some games. This rule allows teams to use one designated player per match, but teams are allowed to trade designated players. Teams may also use a designated player…
The dead ball rules in soccer is used to stop forward movement. When the referee blows his whistle, the ball is considered dead. The ball carrier can only touch the wall twice. During the dead ball situation, the ball carrier is held in place. This…
Before the start of a soccer match, the teams toss a soccer coin. The winning team will have the attacking goal for the first half. If the toss is lost, the losing team will have the kick-off for the start of the game. Here are…
Soccer referees have been required to start a hand clock at halftime. That way, they don’t have to worry about the time until the second half is over. The soccer clock rules have been around for centuries, but back in the olden days, referees didn’t…
If the ball crosses a team’s boundary lines, the play is stopped. The Assistant Referee will wave a flag and determine which team has possession. The team with possession may then take a throw-in, corner kick, or goal kick. The last team to touch the…
The soccer back pass rule was introduced in 1992 by FIFA to prevent goalkeepers from picking up balls that are deliberately passed to them by a teammate. The idea behind the rule was to cut down on time-wasting. In practice, this has had a positive…
A slide tackle in soccer is a tackle that forces your opponent to move away from you. It can be a foul and may result in a penalty kick. Here are the tips for slide tackling: Keep your trailing leg tucked under, as far away…
The UEFA Executive Committee has approved a proposal to scrap the soccer away goal rule, in effect from the 2021-22 season. The proposal was based on the recommendations of the UEFA Club Competitions Committee and the UEFA Women’s Soccer Committee. A few coaches have opposed…
If a game ends in a tie, penalty kicks are often used to decide the game. Even if a goal is not scored, penalty shoot-outs are thrilling for fans. The goalkeeper and striker go head-to-head for each kick, and it can be exciting for both…
If you’re a fan of the game of soccer, you’ve probably seen some of the most iconic soccer moves in the sport. Among them are Ronaldinho’s step-over and Johan Cruyff’s dragback. But what are some other moves that players have made famous? Here are a…