1. Skills
1.1. Dribbling
1.2. Passing
1.3. Ball control
1.4. Spatial Awareness
1.5. Trapping
1.6. Speed
1.7. shooting
2. Equipment
2.1. Uniform
2.1.1. Not fully needed unless playing competitively.
2.2. Soccer shoes
2.2.1. May vary depending on playing surface.
2.3. Shin guards
2.3.1. May vary in size and style.
2.4. Soccer Socks
2.4.1. Short or long style.
2.5. Ball
2.5.1. Different sizes of balls available depending on age/competition.
2.6. Goalkeeper gloves
2.6.1. Will help reduce the impact force of the ball.
2.7. Water bottle
2.7.1. Not necessary, but recommended.
3. Playing Surfaces
3.1. Natural grass or Turf
3.2. Gymnasiums
3.3. Streets
3.4. Beaches
4. Basic Rules
4.1. 11 players per team.
4.1.1. One goalkeeper and 10 outfield players.
4.2. Win by scoring more goals.
4.2.1. Ties can also happen depending on type of match being played.
4.3. Ball must cross goal line to score.
4.3.1. In order to be considered a goal, ball must FULLY cross goal line.
4.4. Goalie is the only player that can use his hands.
4.4.1. He can only use his hands inside the goalie "box".
4.5. No time-outs. Clock continues running.
4.5.1. Will continue to run even if there are injured players.
4.6. If ball goes out of bounds, the team that didn't touch it last gets a throw-in.
4.6.1. Throw-ins must be done using oyur hands and throwing the ball over your head.
4.7. When someone commits a foul, opposing team gets a free-kick.
4.7.1. Depending on the spot of the foul, a penalty may be awarded.