Get a soccer ball, cleats or athletic shoes, and comfortable sportswear
Learn the basic rules of the game
Understand that the main goal is to score by getting the ball into the opponent’s net
Use your feet, head, chest, and legs to control the ball
Do not use your hands or arms unless you are the goalkeeper
Pass the ball to teammates
Dribble the ball to move it while keeping control
Shoot the ball toward the goal when you have a scoring chance
Defend by blocking opponents, intercepting passes, and tackling carefully
Stay in position and work with your team
Follow the referee’s decisions and the rules of play
Start or restart play with kickoffs, throw-ins, goal kicks, and corner kicks when needed
Keep moving, communicate with teammates, and support the attack and defense
Practice regularly to improve passing, shooting, dribbling, and fitness
Play for the full match time while trying to score more goals than the other team