Footboall

Footboall

1. Origins

   • China
     • 2200 years ago during the Han dinasty
     • It was practiced with the hands and was very violent
     • It was born as a method of military training
   • Britain

2. Rules

   • Two teams of 11 players try to intoduce the ball in the opponent´s goal
   • Players can touch the ball with any part of the body except with the arms
   • The goalkeeper is the only player that can touch the ball with the arms
   • When a player commits a fault can be punished with a yellow or a red card
   • When a player gets a red card can´t play anymore during that match

3. Footboall nowadays

   • Rules have been modernised and
   • New organizations have been created
     • such as FIFA

4. The pitch

   • Must be between 90-120 metres long
   • Must be between 40-90 metres wide
   • Can be make by artificial grass, natural grass or dishcloth

5. Positions

   • Striker
   • Goalkeeper
   • Midfielder
   • Defenders

6. Equipment used

   • Team shirt
   • Cleat
   • Stocking
   • Shinpad