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How football is played?

The Popularity of football The game of football has been quite a popular sport around the globe to an extent that almost every individual out there, seems to understand and to enjoy this game. However, there are those few individuals…

The Offside Rule in Football Explained

This is the eleventh law in association football which states that a player who is in an offside position should not be actively involved with the ball. A player is deemed to be offside if he or she is in…

Football referee’s duties and responsibilities

In professional football matches, the game is controlled by four officials: the referee, two assistant referees, and the fourth official. The referee has full authority and, aided by other officials, is tasked with enforcing the 17 Laws of the Game.…

What is beach soccer?

Of all games involving the use of balls, beach soccer is a thought provoking one, considering that its one of the fastest growing games in the world. African cultures are embracing the sport too, meaning that Beach soccer is headed…

What is freestyle football?

Freestyle Football (also known as Freestyle Soccer in the United States) has been around since the early 1990s but is just now picking up in popularity. Over recent years, it has spread across the globe and is played by millions…

Equipment for football officials

The main officials in a football match, referee and the assistant referees take advantage of different pieces of equipment to handle their designated football game. These football equipment are all well devised to help the referee enforce the Laws of…

Defensive strategies in football

Good defense is the cornerstone and building block to any great team. This article tackles on the major defensive strategies in football and the advantages they carry on the field. These are often used in the games and proved to…

What is Grassroots Football?

Football is a hereditary game for it moves from generation to generation. Apart from professional football, grassroots football is a game that seeks to develop football from the local level. Grassroots football players are mostly amateurs as they play for…

Tactical and modern football formations

If football is all about scoring goals, football managers would pack the field with eleven strikers. However, the game is much more complex and managers have to use certain formations to win games. Over the last 90 years, different formations…

Goalkeeping Techniques – Basic

Goal keeping fundamentals run across; positioning yourself, the body stance and the ability to dive in a timely fashion. The body must be uniquely-positioned to stop any shot, hard or slow. To be a successful keeper, you have to remain…