1. Components of fitness for football
Core Skills
Advanced Skills
The main rules
Start and restart of play - A throw off is taken at the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal has been scored.
Walking– if a player takes more than 3 steps without dribbling, shooting or passing
6m line- no player (other than keeper) is allowed n the goal area
Passive play- if a team is making no attempting to score the ball is awarded to the opposing team
Catching- with two hands from a range of heights
Catching- from the front and side
Passing- stationary
Dribbling- with dominant hand
Shooting- while stationary
Dribbling – using both/ either hand
Catching- with one hand at a variety of heights
Regulations
Components of fitness for football
Cardiovascular endurance – so you can last the full game without tiring
Speed – so you can beat an opponent to the ball
Agility – so you can quickly dribble around other players
Reaction time – so you can react and get to the ball before your opponent / save the ball
Muscular endurance – so your muscles do not tire throughout the game
Key vocabulary
Dominant – your strongest hand
Dribbling – walking / running with the ball bouncing
Shooting – throwing the ball to score a goal
Passing – throwing the ball to a team mate
Opponent – a player who you are playing against
Walking- taking more than 3 steps while holding the ball
Playing area – the pitch is divided into two by a half way line.
Number of players – maximum numbers per team 7 v 7, including the goalkeeper.
The ball – a size 2 ball should be used
Start and restart of play - A throw off is taken at the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal has been scored.
Ball in and out of play – a throwing is taken