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indoor soccer
court dimensions 

rules & concepts 

rules test 

test answers 

drills & practices 

skills test 

contents
practical session 

score sheet 
 indoor soccer
18.5 - 28 m

6m

Penalty
X Spot

court dimensions
30 - 36 m

7.5m radius

9.78 m
Teams
each team will consist of 6 players one being a designated goalkeeper.

Substitutions
substituting may occur at any time that a team has possession, during your teams kick-in, your
teams goal kick/corner kick, and any time that the opposing team is substituting a player.
substitutions may also occur after a goal.

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a player who receives a yellow card must be substituted.
any player may change position with the goalkeeper - change must be made in stoppage of play.

Duration of Play
Each game will consist of two fifteen minute halves with a three minute half time.
Each team is permitted one time out per game that may be called during a stoppage of play.

Playing Rules
No offside
goalie may not hold the ball for more than five seconds (Foul: indirect free kick from top of circle)
goalie may put the ball in play by either throwing or kicking it. The goalie may not score a
goal on a throw or punt (foul: Indirect free kick from top of the circle.)
goalie can use his/her hands only within the penalty area. (foul will result in a direct free kick)
the ball must bounce in the goalkeepers own half before crossing the centre line (foul: indirect free kick from centre
line.)
anytime a player deliberately kicks the ball to his/her own goalkeeper, the goalkeeper is not permitted to

rules & concepts

touch it with his/her hands. (foul: Indirect free kick awarded to the opponents at the spot of the violation,
unless in the goal area).
slide tackling is not allowed under any circumstances (Foul: Red card ejection)
walls-if play becomes dangerous near the walls the referee will stop the game and restart the game with a
drop ball in a safer position
Legal:
players may only use their hands on the wall to slow down their momentum
Illegal:
players may not use two hands on the walls to gain advantage
a player may not use two hands on the walls to shield an opposing defender,(obstruction indirect kick) will be called.

Start and Restart of Play

at the start of play each team lines up in its defensive half - the game is started when the ball is kicked into
play. The ball must start on the centre line and be kicked forward. No opposition player can be within 4
metres.
the player taking the kick is not permitted to kick the ball again until it has been touched by another player.
(Penalty: indirect free kick)
a dropped ball is used to restart play following a temporary stoppage.

Ball In and Out of Play

the ball is out of play:-
- when it completely crosses the goal line
- when it hit the ceiling - lights - heating/cooling ducts (Penalty: indirect free kick)
- when it is placed at the top of the circle for the goalie to bring it back into play.

the ball remains in play at all other times including when it rebounds off the goals.

Scoring
a goal is scored when the whole ball crosses over the goal line between the goal posts and under the cross
bar provided a foul has not been committed by the scoring team in the act of scoring
a goal can be scored:-
- directly from a goal kick
- directly from a corner kick
- if goalkeeper throws or kicks the ball into his/her own goal
Free Kicks
Direct free kicks - a goal can be scored directly
Indirect free kicks - a goal can not be scored unless a player other than the kicker touches the ball
direct free kicks are awarded:-
- handling the ball
- kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
- tripping or attempting to trip an opponent
- jumping at an opponent

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- charging an opponent
- striking or attempting to strike an opponent
- pushing an opponent
- holding an opponent
- slide tackling an opponent

indirect free kicks are awarded:-

- if the goalie holds the ball for more than five seconds
- if the goalie scores a goal when bringing ball back into play
- if the ball does not bounce in goalkeepers half before crossing centre line when bringing ball back
into play
- if a player intentionally obstucts an opponent
- if a player plays in a dangerous manner

Penalty Kick
awarded for any infringement in the goal area that would result in direct free kick.
a penalty kick is taken from the penalty mark and:-
- all other players must be outside the penalty area and at least 4m away from the mark
- the goalkeeper is only permitted to move laterally between the goalposts
- the ball must be kicked forward
- if the ball rebounds off the goals the player taking the penalty is not permitted to play the ball again
until touched by another player

Out of Play
if the ball goes out of the playing area it is kicked back into play from the point at which it went out of play
a goal cannot be scored from the kick in

Drop Ball
drop ball occurs:
- when ball goes out of play off two players simultaneously
- following suspension of play
- fouls committed simultaneously by two opposing players

Goal Kick
a goal kick shall be awarded to the defending team when the ball crosses the goal line, having last been
touched by the attacking team.
players opposing the kicker shall remain outside the penalty area until the ball moves out of the penalty area.
a player of the defending team shall kick the ball from the ground at any point within the goal area. A goal kick
must clear the penalty area and enter the field of play or the goal kick will be retaken.
after the goal kick leaves the penalty area, any player except the one who executed the goal kick may play
the ball.
goal kicks are direct free kicks.

Corner Kick
when the ball is last touched by the defending team and goes over the goal line, a member of the attacking
team shall take a kick from within the quarter-circle at the corner closest to where the ball crossed.
players of the team opposing that of the player taking the corner kick shall not be within 4m of the ball until it is in
play.
after the corner kick is first touched, any player except the one who executes the corner kick may play the
ball.
corner kicks are direct free kicks.
 Student Name: ____________________________________________________

Form: _______________________

Section 1 - True / False

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Answer the following TRUE / FALSE questions by circling the appropriate response.

1. There are 8 players on the field from each team. T / F

2. The ball is out if it hits the rafters. T / F

3. If the ball rebounds from a goal post it is still in play. T / F

4. The goalkeeper must put the ball back into play within 10 seconds of
holding the ball. T / F

5. Players are not permitted to tackle from the side. T / F

6. A direct free kick is awarded if a player charges from behind. T / F

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7. An indirect free kick is awarded for a hand ball offence. T / F

8. The ball remains in play if it rebounds off the back wall. T / F

9. A goal kick shall be awarded to the defending team when the ball
crosses the goal line, having last been touched by the attacking team. T / F

10. A corner kick can be taken from either side of the goal. T / F

Marks
Section 2 - Short Answers

1. a. Describe the difference between a direct and indirect free kick.

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b. Name TWO fouls which result in an indirect free kick being awarded.

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c. Name TWO fouls which result in direct free kick being awarded.

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2. Outline the main features of the half court rule as it applies to the goalie bringing the ball back into
play from the goal area.

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3. Describe how the game is started. Include the position of players (both sides) and the direction the ball must
be struck in.

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4. If the game stops for any reason during play, how is it restarted?

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Marks

Total Marks
( 24 )
MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. T 7. F 8. T 9. T 10. F

SHORT ANSWERS

1. a. Direct free kicks - a goal can be scored directly

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Indirect free kicks - a goal can not be scored unless a player other than the kicker touches
the ball

b. Indirect free kicks are awarded:-

- if the goalie holds the ball for more than five seconds
- if the goalie scores a goal when bringing ball back into play
- if the ball does not bounce in goalkeepers half before crossing centre line when
bringing ball back into play
- if a player intentionally obstructs an opponent
- if a player plays in a dangerous manner

c. Direct free kicks are awarded:-

- handling the ball
- kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
- tripping or attempting to trip an opponent
- jumping at an opponent
- charging an opponent

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- striking or attempting to strike an opponent
- pushing an opponent
- holding an opponent
- slide tackling an opponent

2. The ball must bounce in goalkeepers half before crossing centre line when bringing ball back
into play - penalty indirect free kick from half - way.

3. All players in their own half of the field

Opponents of the team taking the kick off are at least 4m from the ball until it is in play
Ball must be stationary on the centre mark
Referee gives signal
Ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward
Kicker does not touch the ball for a second time until it has been touched by another player

4. Dropped ball - referee drops the ball at the place where it was located - play restarts when the
ball touches the ground.
INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE

Ball Control - Keeping the ball off the ground using any legal body parts. Score number of
consecutive touches.

Dribbling - Straight line

- zig zag / change direction ( around cones )

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- using instep and outstep of feet

Passing / Trapping - against rebound wall

Heading - against rebound wall

Shooting - at target on wall

- at goal / between cones

PARTNER ACTIVITIES

Passing / Trapping - varying distances apart

Dribble / Pass / Trap - varying distances apart. Dribble around partner, back to spot then pass to
partner who traps and so on.

drills & practices

- dribble ball then pass to partner and so on up the field and back

Trapping - throw ball to partner who traps with :-

- head
- chest
- knee

Heading - throw the ball to partner who heads back

- rally with partner to see how many consecutive headers can be achieved

Throw In / Trapping - practice throw in to partner who traps then passes the ball back

Shooting / Goalkeeping - one shooter / one goalkeeper

- practice:-
* penalties
* stationary shots from varying distances
* dribble and shoot

Keepings Off - one partner ties to dribble ball and dodge defender who tries to steal.
( Define area with cones )

GROUP ACTIVITIES

Shooting
# Groups of Three - Two shooters / one keeper as follows.

^
X X X
SHOOTER SHOOTER
^
- when one shooter takes shot the other acts as backstop if the ball gets through.
 Head at goal - One thrower / one shooter / one keeper
- ball is thrown to shooter who heads at goal

X Thrower

Header X

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^ X ^
Goalkeeper

Grid Work
( groups of four )

X
^ ^ X

X 5 - 7 m.

X
^ ^
- the outside players ( attackers ) try to keep the ball off the defender X
- defender tries to intercept
- attackers can only run and pass along the edge of the grid ( no diagonals ) and can only
receive the ball whilst at a corner cone

Dribbling
Straight Dribble - dribble around cone and back, then pass to the next player

Pass

X X X X
^

Triangle Dribble - dribble then pass to next player. Follow up to the back of the next cone.

X
X
X
^





^
^
X X
X X
X X

Criss Cross
X X
X X
X X

X X
X X
X X

Zig - Zag X X X X X ^ ^ ^
^
^

 Pass and Trap
Corner Spry

X X X X

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X
- trap the ball with head / chest / foot then pass back

Cross Ball

X X X X

X X X

Heading
Leader Ball - leader throws the ball to each person in turn who heads it back. The last person heads
the ball to themselves then catches it and runs to the front to become the new leader.
Old leader goes to the front of group.

X X X X X X

Combination Drills
Keepings Off - in grids of varying sizes:-
* 1 on 2
* 2 on 2
* 2 on 3
* 3 on 3

Three Man Weave

X X X ^ A B C ^ X X X

X X X ^ B ^ X X X

X X X ^ C C A B ^ X X X

Run the Gauntlet

B

X X X X X X
^ ^ ^
A C
ball

player
- player X passes and receives from A, B, & C dribbles around the cone
and repeats procedure on the way back.
 Lateral Passing

X X X ^ A A ^ X X X

X X X ^ B B B B ^ X X X

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X X X ^ C C C ^ X X X

Follow the Leader - one ball per student each dribbling the ball following the leader around a
designated area. Rotate leader on the whistle.

MINOR GAMES

Soccer Softball - Softball field and rules but with soccer skills
i.e. pitch - throw in
batter - traps and kicks or volleys

Half Court - teams of 3 - 6 on half the court

- same goalie for both sides
- defending team must take the ball up to centre line after gaining possession.

Three Zone Soccer - court is divided into three zones

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Centres

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Backs

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- players are not allowed to leave their zone

- rotate positions regularly

 ( Name & Form )

skill   passing
The ball is passed 10 m to a partner using the instep. Partner is
allowed to take no more than one step to trap the ball. (5 trials)

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right foot

left foot

skill   trapping
 foot The ball is controlled and brought to rest at foot taking
no more than one step. ( 5 trials ) right foot

left foot

 chest The ball is trapped with the chest and brought to rest
at foot without taking more than one step. ( 5 trials)

skills test
skill   heading
The ball is thrown by a partner from 3 m. Head the ball back so
it can be caught. Partner cannot move their feet. ( 5 trials )

skill   shooting
 penalty The ball beats keeper and scores from the penalty spot. ( 5 trials )

 dribble & The ball is dribbled from the 18 yd. line and the shot beats the
shoot keeper to score. ( 5 trials )

skill   dribbling
 straight Timed dribble up 25 m and back. Ball must stay within 2 m of feet.
Score as follows:-
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Time Over 17.9- 16.9- 15.9 - 14.9- 13.9- 13.5- 12.9- 12.5- 12 &
(secs) 18 17.0 16.0 15.0 14.0 13.6 13.0 12.6 12.0 Under

 zig zag Timed zig zag dribble up 25 m and back. Score as follows:-

START

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^ 5m ^

FINISH

Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Time Over 20.9 - 19.9- 18.9- 17.9 - 16.9- 16.5- 15.9- 15.5- 15 &
(secs) 21 20.0 19.0 18.0 17.0 16.6 16.0 15.6 15.0 Under

TOTAL SCORE ( 60 )
 Equipment
Indoor soccer ball
Colour bands
Goals

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Activity

Divide class into three teams.

Rules
Game is played on a netball court - goal area is marked by the semi circle at either end of the
court.
To commence the game players line up in their defensive halves - the team winning the toss
plays the first ball back into their own half on the whistle. No player other than the kicker is
permitted in the centre circle at the commencement of play.
Players may enter the goal circle but:-
i. kicked shots for goal must be taken from outside the circle.
ii. players may head a goal from inside the goal circle.

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Following a goal the game recommences from the centre.
Goalies are permitted to play the ball with their hands inside the goal circle.
Under no circumstances is the goalie permitted to kick or throw the ball over the half way line
(i.e. ball must be touched by another defensive player in the defensive half before crossing the
centre line)
Goalie rotation - assign a number to each team member - rotate the goalie in number order at
the end of each half

Round Robin Activities

Play a round robin with games consisting of two 6 - 8 minute halves.

Draw:- 1v2 1v3 2v3

Round Team 1 Team 2 Team 3

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 DATE : ________________

AGE GROUP : ____________________ BOYS / GIRLS

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TEAMS : ____________________ VERSUS ____________________

TEAM FINAL SCORE - TEAM

PENALTIES -
EXTRA TIME -
TIME OUT 1 TIME OUT 2 FULL TIME - TIME OUT 1 TIME OUT 2
HALF TIME -

No. NAME GOALS TOT No. NAME GOALS TOT

score sheet

SCORES : SCORES :

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