1. Football By: Nawal Syeda 8C P.E

2. Where did Soccer Originate from? Soccer had originated in England as early as 1800. It was originally played by, people from the high society. Since the game didn’t require much money to play, it slowly became a game for even ordinary people to play. The London Football Association had formulated the standard rules of the sport and it was a requirement throughout all Europe. The London Football Association was founded in 1863. Soccer had originated in England as early as 1800. It was originally played by, people from the high society. Since the game didn’t require much money to play, it slowly became a game for even ordinary people to play. The London Football Association had formulated the standard rules of the sport and it was a requirement throughout all Europe. The London Football Association was founded in 1863.

3. When was the first set of rules made? Why did they do this? The first set of rules of soccer was made by, the London Football Association in 1863. it had no laws for the soccer ball. No specific description of the soccer ball was offered in the first set of rules. When the revised rules came up in 1872 it was agreed that the soccer ball "must be spherical with a circumference of 27 to 28 inches" (68.6 cm to 71.1 cm). The same rule remains even in today's FIFA Laws. After fixing the official weight and size of the soccer balls for the first time in 1872, very little has changed ever so far in 1937 when their was an increase in the official weight from 13-15 oz to 14-16 oz. What has changed drastically over the last few years is that of the material the soccer ball is made of and also its shape panels that make up the design of the ball. The first set of rules of soccer was made by, the London Football Association in 1863. it had no laws for the soccer ball. No specific description of the soccer ball was offered in the first set of rules. When the revised rules came up in 1872 it was agreed that the soccer ball "must be spherical with a circumference of 27 to 28 inches" (68.6 cm to 71.1 cm). The same rule remains even in today's FIFA Laws. After fixing the official weight and size of the soccer balls for the first time in 1872, very little has changed ever so far in 1937 when their was an increase in the official weight from 13-15 oz to 14-16 oz. What has changed drastically over the last few years is that of the material the soccer ball is made of and also its shape panels that make up the design of the ball.

4. How many countries played soccer as their national sport? Soccer is a national sport in over 60 nations. Western Europe (all countries ranging form Norway to Greece). Most people will argue that the majority of countries east of Germany (eastern Europe) regard Ice Hockey as their national sport instead of soccer, even though football still draws a huge following in those countries. Western Europe (all countries ranging form Norway to Greece). Most people will argue that the majority of countries east of Germany (eastern Europe) regard Ice Hockey as their national sport instead of soccer, even though football still draws a huge following in those countries. South East Asia (Countries from Indonesia to Thailand and Cambodia are not very strong in soccer, but it is watched and followed religiously in this part of the world). South East Asia (Countries from Indonesia to Thailand and Cambodia are not very strong in soccer, but it is watched and followed religiously in this part of the world). Middle East (countries like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq etc, all play soccer as their national sport) Middle East (countries like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq etc, all play soccer as their national sport)

5. Why do you think soccer has become popular around the world? Football has spread around the world simply through the immense pleasure that children and adults alike have in playing the game. Football is not only the most played sport in the world but also the most watched. Again this is due to the excitement and high skill levels of football. Football has spread around the world simply through the immense pleasure that children and adults alike have in playing the game. Football is not only the most played sport in the world but also the most watched. Again this is due to the excitement and high skill levels of football.

6. Do you think there are different ways of playing, or styles, of Football in different areas around the world? I think there are different types of techniques to play soccer. I think there are different types of techniques to play soccer. Continental Players: good passing, collectivists Characteristics: This style combines features of both the Latin and Northern game. Plays are developed with creativity yet there it is a sense of composure and team coordination. Since positioning is loose, there is plenty of movement off the ball in order to accommodate. Success: Holland's Total Football has revolutionized the game and their collectivist mentality is the basis of what is to considered the Continental style. It has been successfully adopted by many continental countries including Slovenia, Croatia, The Czech Republic and Bulgaria. Central American Players: crafty, excessive dribblers Characteristics: Most of the time, the ball is moved around with short passes and a lot of dribbling. Virtually all players have good one-on-one skills. They rarely make quick runs, unless near the ball. Overall, the tempo is slow during buildup except for the occasional and unexpected long forward ball. Success: Mexico have been the only worthy representative of this style of football. Continental Players: good passing, collectivists Characteristics: This style combines features of both the Latin and Northern game. Plays are developed with creativity yet there it is a sense of composure and team coordination. Since positioning is loose, there is plenty of movement off the ball in order to accommodate. Success: Holland's Total Football has revolutionized the game and their collectivist mentality is the basis of what is to considered the Continental style. It has been successfully adopted by many continental countries including Slovenia, Croatia, The Czech Republic and Bulgaria. Central American Players: crafty, excessive dribblers Characteristics: Most of the time, the ball is moved around with short passes and a lot of dribbling. Virtually all players have good one-on-one skills. They rarely make quick runs, unless near the ball. Overall, the tempo is slow during buildup except for the occasional and unexpected long forward ball. Success: Mexico have been the only worthy representative of this style of football.

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