History, Regulations and Basic Football Techniques

Soccer is a sport of big ball games played by two teams competing where each team consists of 11 players. The way to play this game is by carrying the ball using the feet and all other limbs, except the hands are not allowed. Only soccer players who are in the position of goalkeepers (goalkeepers) are only allowed to use all limbs as long as the keeper is still within the 16 meter line.

Soccer game aims to put the ball into the opponent's goal as much as possible and hold / block the opponent so that the goal itself is not conceded by the ball. This game is led by a referee and assisted by two line guards so that the game can run well.

The development of the game of football today has a lot of progress and development in accordance with the development of the times, even the regulations also undergo many changes.

The following will describe a brief description of the game of football starting from history, regulations to the basic techniques of soccer. Here's the description:

A. History of Soccer Games

Until now the name of the game of football is not clear where it came from. But the football game is estimated to have first been in China in the 2nd and 3rd century BC in the Han Dynasty.

Nevertheless, England was the country that first popularized the game of football in the Modern era. So that England is often referred to as the country that invented football games. This was marked by the emergence of the first parent organization of football in England which was named FA (Football Association) in 1863. The development of football from year to year progressed so that on May 21, 1904 an international soccer federation was named the International Federation of Foot Ball Association (FIFA). At the initiative of Julius Rimet, every four years a world soccer championship is held called Julius Rimet Cup or the World Cup.

The development of soccer also occurred in Indonesia. Indonesian football shows progress. Therefore, on April 19, 1930 the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) was formed in Yogyakarta. The general chairman of PSSI was first held by Ir. Soeratin Sosro Soegondo. To commemorate his services, starting in 1966 a soccer championship was held for youth cadets. The contested cup is called the Soeratin Cup trophy.

Football Facilities and Equipment

The facilities and equipment used in soccer games are as follows:

a. Football field

The football field is divided into 2 standard sizes, namely standard sizes for games and international size standards.

1. Standard playing field

Side line length: 90 - 120 meters.
Width: 45 - 90 meters.
Middle circle radius: 9.15 meters.
Area of goal: 18.3 × 5.5 meters.
The penalty area: 40.3 × 16.5 meters.
The distance of the penalty kick point with the 11 meter goal line.

2. International field standards

Side line length: 100 - 110 meters.
Width: 45 - 75 meters.
Middle circle radius: 9.15 meters.
Area of goal: 18.3 × 5.5 meters.
The penalty area: 40.3 × 16.5 meters.
The distance of the penalty kick point with the 11 meter goal line.

b. Goal

The goal used has the following conditions.
The football goal is made of wood or iron painted white.
The goal height is: 2.4 meters.
The width of the goal is 7.32 meters.

c. Ball

The ball used for soccer games has the following conditions.
The ball is made of leather or other materials that can be used.
Ball circumference: 68 - 71 cm.
Air pressure: 0.60 - 0.70 atm.
Ball weight: 396 - 453 grams.

C. Basic Techniques for Soccer Games

Here are some basic soccer techniques.

a. Kicking Technique

Kicking techniques in the game of soccer have several kinds, namely:

1) Technique of kicking the ball with the inside foot.

The technique of kicking the ball with the inner leg of the description is as follows:
The attitude of the body stands facing the ball.
The foot is placed next to the ball with the knees slightly bent. Both hands for balance are bent at the side of the body
The foot used to kick is slightly bent by rotating towards the exit.
The foot used for kicking is swung from behind to the front with the ball target on the side.
After kicking, the weight is shifted to the foot used to kick.

2) Technique of kicking a ball with a foot turtle (instep)

The initial attitude of the body stands facing the ball.
The foot is placed next to the ball with the knees slightly bent, then the hands relax for balance.
The ankle is used to kick the ball, bent down and the eye is fixed on the ball to be kicked.
When going to kick, the knee of the foot used to kick is bent facing forward and swung from the back towards the ball, then the foot is touched on the back of the ball.
After kicking, the weight goes forward.

3) Technique of kicking the ball with the outside leg

The initial attitude stood facing the ball.
The foot is placed next to the ball with both hands moving relaxed for balance.
The foot used to kick slightly is turned inward.
Eye view towards the ball, the foot used is kicked swinging forward.
The outer leg is worn on the ball, then the weight is shifted forward.

b. Techniques to Control / Stop the Ball

The technique of controlling or stopping the ball has several movements, as follows.
The technique controls with the inner leg
Techniques for controlling the ball with your back
Techniques to control the ball with your feet
Techniques to control the ball with the outside leg
Technique controls the ball with thighs
Technique Control the ball with the chest
The technique of controlling the head's ball

c. Ball Dribbling Technique

The technique of dribbling a ball is divided into:
Dribble with the inner leg.
Dribbling with the outside leg. This technique is very suitable to use to counterattack because it can carry the ball quickly.
Technique of carrying a ball with the inside and outside legs (combination)

d. Technique heading the ball

The basic technique of heading a ball consists of:
Head the ball silently in place
Head the ball with a run
Head the ball by jumping

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History, Regulations and Basic Football Techniques