Chapter 4 KNOWING THE POSISTIONS

Football, also known as soccer, is a popular sport played by two teams of 11 players each34.The objective of the game is to maneuver the ball into the opposing team's goal, with only the goalkeeper allowed to handle the ball34. The team that scores more goals wins the game3.Here are some basic terms and rules associated with football: Yardage: All progress in a football game is measured in yards2. The offensive team tries to get as much yardage as possible to move closer to the opponent's end zone2.

Goalkeeper: The goalkeeper is the only player allowed to handle the ball, but only within the penalty area surrounding the goal34. Scoring: A goal is scored when the ball crosses the goal line and enters the goal4. If a member of the defending team is the last person to touch the ball before it crosses the goal line or if the ball enters the goal directly from a goal-kick, throw-in, or indirect free kick, the goal is not counted4. Equipment: The only equipment needed to play football is a ball, cleats, shinguard, and markers for the goals4.

Football has four basic positions: goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, and forward13. Each position has different duties in the game and requires players with particular characteristics. Here are the different positions in football and their roles:GoalkeeperThe goalkeeper is the only player allowed to handle the ball within the penalty area surrounding the goal13.The goalkeeper's primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by blocking shots on goal13.DefendersDefenders are responsible for protecting their team's goal and preventing the opposing team from scoring123.There are different types of defenders, including center-backs, full-backs, and wing-backs1.Center-backs are typically the tallest and strongest players on the team and are responsible for marking the opposing team's forwards1.Full-backs and wing-backs are defenders with a heavy emphasis on attack. They overlap the attack and send crosses to the box1.MidfieldersMidfielders are responsible for controlling the flow of the game and linking the defense and the attack13.There are different types of midfielders, including defensive midfielders, central midfielders, and attacking midfielders1.Defensive midfielders are responsible for breaking up the opposing team's attacks and protecting the defense1.Central midfielders are responsible for controlling the midfield and distributing the ball to their teammates1.Attacking midfielders are responsible for creating scoring opportunities for their team and scoring goals themselves1.ForwardsForwards are responsible for scoring goals and creating scoring opportunities for their team13.There are different types of forwards, including center-forwards and wingers1.Center-forwards are typically the tallest and strongest players on the team and are responsible for scoring goals and holding up the ball1.Wingers are responsible for running down the flanks and crossing the ball into the box for their teammates to score1.Football positions can vary depending on the formation used by the team. However, the basic positions and their roles remain the sam