Physical and Health Education SS 1 Curriculum Guides – Basic Skills in Soccer | Safety Rules in Soccer | Kits and their Uses | Rules Governing the Game of Soccer

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

THEME – THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ATHLETICS AND DANCES

TOPIC – BALL GAMES (SOCCER)

CLASS – SS 1

LEARNING AREAS – Basic Skills in Soccer | Safety Rules in Soccer | Kits and their Uses | Rules Governing the Game of Soccer

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL

1. The soccer pitch and ball

2. The soccer boots

3. The shin guards

4. CD ROMs

5. Magazines of Nigerian soccer heores and heroines

6. The whistle

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. explain and demonstrate the basic skills in soccer.

2. state the safety kits appropriate for soccer and their uses.

3. state important rules governing the game of soccer.

4. draw and label a soccer pitch.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

INTRODUCTION TO SOCCER

Soccer is the most popular game in the world and it’s popularly known as football. Football is considered a game played by two teams of eleven (11) players on each side, using a round ball, which the players kick up and down on the playing field or any playing space. A standard football game lasts for ninety (90) minutes; these ninety minutes can make a world of difference in the lives of many.

BASIC SKILLS IN SOCCER 

1. Dribbling

2. Shooting

3. Defending

4. Passing

5. Ball control

6. Goalkeeping

THE FOOTBALL PITCH AND POSITION OF PLAYERS 

The length of a pitch must be between 100 yards (90m) and 130 yards (120m). The width not less than 50 yards (45m) and not more than 100 yards (90m).

Position of players on the football pitch are –

1. Goalkeeper

2. Right fullback

3. Left fullback

4. Left halfback

5. Centre halfback

6. Right halfback

7. Outside right

8. Inside right

9. Centre forward

10. Inside left

11. Outside left

OFFICIALS OF THE GAMES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

There are two officiating team, referee and linesman.

1. Referee is the person empowered to enforce the laws during the game of play.

2. Linesman are two assistant referees empowered to assist the main referee during game of play.

SAFETY IN SOCCER 

1. Understand and follow the safety rules used during practice and game.

2. Know all the rules of the game and follow them.

3. Be respectful your opponents and not argue with them.

4. Be respectful of the referees and not argue with their calls.

5. Stay calm if your opponent collides with you or does something you disagree with.

6. Don’t take it personally, let the referees decide or handle the situation

7. Never start a fight with another player.

8. Use complete safety kits.

9. Always warm up and stretch before playing.

10. No other accessories are allowed except it is recommended for safety. For example, face mask.

KITS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 

1. Shirt (with short or long sleeves)

2. Shorts

3. Shin-guards

4. Socks (stocking)

5. Footwear (boot)

6. Soccer ball

DRESS CODES IN SOCCER 

1. Underwear must be the same colour with the jersey.

2. Shin guards must be completely covered by stockings.

3. Shin guard be made of rubber, plastic or other suitable materials as recommended for protection.

4. The team must wear colour different from their opponent team and referees.

5. Accessories and jewelry are strictly prohibited.

THE RULES OF THE GAME OF SOCCER 

These are some of the major rules and regulations of the game:

1. Offside

A player is in offside position when he is behind the last defender of his opponent.

2. Throw-in

Throw-in comes into the game when the ball is either kicked or travels completely outside the field. Throw-in means to catch the ball with both the hands behind the head and throw it inside the field.

3. The yellow card rules

The yellow card is issued to the players by the referee when a player disregard the rules of the game or commits a mistake. The first yellow is called warning and second card is accomplished by red card. Reason for yellow card are disregarding rules and regulations of the game, playing dangerously, shooting the ball intentionally, wasting time of playing and so on.

4. The red card rules

The red card is given directly depending on the offense or when a player is shown the yellow card twice. Reasons for red card are kicking intentionally, jumping over player, hitting, charging, pushing, holding or handing the ball incorrectly.

5. Free kick

There are two types of free kicks:

• Direct kick – ball is kick directly into the goal and no need to passed or touched by the teammate.

• Indirect kick – ball must be passed or touched by the teammate who kicks it before scoring a goal.

6. The rules of penalty kick

Penalty is awarded when a player committed a foul in his own penalty box. All players must stand in line outside the penalty area except the goalkeeper. The ball is played on penalty spot before the kick.

7. Corner kick

Corner kick is play on the angle 90 degrees arc of the field. It is give when a ball is played, touched or hit over the goal line by a teammate.

8. Goal kick

A goal kick is given when a ball goes over the goal line by the attacking team, not into the goal post. It is played by the goalkeeper or defender.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. demonstrates the various skills involved in soccer.

2. explains the various protective kits in soccer.

3. explains the basic rules of soccer.

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. listen and watch the teacher demonstrate.

2. practice the various skills taught under the supervision of the teacher.

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks students to,

1. list two safety kits in soccer and their functions.

2. demonstrate four basic skills in soccer.

3. draw and explain the dimensions of the pitch.

4. List five basic rules in soccer.