Soccer

Know the basic rules of soccer.

What is the meaning of “Good Sportsmanship?”

Make a drawing of the soccer playing field.

Demonstrate reasonable skill in playing the game of soccer.

Describe the different skills required at each position.

Know the meaning of and the Referee signals for the following:

• a.

  Off sides d. Indirect kick

• b.

  Holding e. Direct kick

• c.

  Corner kick f. Goal

Define the following terms:

• a.

  Advantage m. Heading

• b.

  Booking n. Juggling

• c.

  Clearing o. Marking

• d.

  Corner Arcs p. Nutmeg

• e.

  Cross q. Out-of-bounds

• f.

  Dribble r. Pass back

• g.

  Drop ball s. Penalty area

• h.

  Drop kick t. Slide tackle

• i.

  Dummy u. Tackle

• j.

  Half volley v. Throw

• k.

  Touch w. Trapping

• l.

  Volley x. Wall

Spend at least 4 hours helping less skilled or younger players improve their skills.

Play a least 5 games with family or friends. Show good sportsmanship during your practice and games.

Write a one page report on a famous soccer player. Discuss why they are or are not a good Christian role model.

Discuss with your Pathfinder leader, pastor or teacher the problems facing a Seventh-day Adventist youth considering sports in Jr. High, High School or college. What alternatives are there that allows for continued activity in sports.