Soccer is the most popular sport in the word. It is the national sport of most European and Latin-American countries, and for many other nations. Millions of people in more than 140 countries play soccer and is one of the most famous international sport. .
In a soccer game there are two teams of 11 players who try to score a point by kicking a ball into the net. It is playing on a rectangular field with a net on each short side of the field. All players must hit the ball with their feet or body and only the goalie is allowed to touch the ball with his/her hands. Soccer can help people stay fit and healthy, so many people can play soccer and get benefit from it. Soccer is very fun and a great recreational sport. .
A soccer game begins with a kickoff in the center of the field. A coin is flipped to decide which team will kickoff. The other team will kick off at the start of the second half when the teams switch sides or nets. After a team scores the other team gets to kickoff to begin again. The kickoff takes place in the middle of the field. A player may kick the ball into the net with any part of the body except the hands and arms. If the ball goes out of the field, the play will start with a corner kick, a goal kick, or a throw-in. The referee decides what type to use. A throw in happens when the ball crosses the touch line. When it crosses the touch line the team that did not touch it last throws the ball in the field. The ball is thrown over their head with two hands. Fouls are called when a player does not play by the rules and the opposite team will receive a penalty kick, a direct free kick or and indirect free kick.
There are many exercises that people can do to improve in soccer. Physical conditioning is important if you plan on being good at soccer. Exercises such as running, weight training, stretching, or leg extension are ideal for soccer
