Ball Games – Soccer JSS1 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note

TOPIC:- HISTORY OF SOCCER

SUB-TOPIC:- BASIC SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

The true origin of soccer is difficult to determine, but one historian reported that soccer originated in Greece where it was called harpaston. The Romans obtained the game from the Greeks and in turn, passed it on to England. The English called it football while the Americans called it soccer.

The game was brought to Nigeria by the colonial masters in the early 19th century, the British sailors that made stopovers in Nigeria played the game as recreation.

BASIC SKILLS OF SOCCER/FOOTBALL

1. KICKING: This is the act of moving the ball with the leg from place to place either by the side of the toes or instep.
2. PASSING: This is the act of sending the ball from one player to other members of the team by kicking, chesting, or heading.
3. TRAPPING:- Is the act of stopping a moving ball with the sole, chest, or head
4. DRIBBLING: This is the act of moving with the ball and avoiding the opponents in a zigzag manner, in doing this, the ball is kept close to the feet.
5. THROW–IN:- Is the act of putting the ball to play after it has over the touchline or sideline
6. SHOOTING: This is the act of kicking the ball at the goalpost with the aim of scoring.
7. HEADING:- Is the act of playing the ball with the head
8. GOALKEEPING: This is the of preventing the ball from going into the goal. Only the goalkeeper is allowed to use his hands during the match.

 FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT OF FOOTBALL/SOCCER.

1. Nets
2. Balls
3. Jerseys
4. Scoreboard
5. Football boot
6. Football Socks/hose
7. Shin guard
8. Stopwatch
9. Whistle
10. Corners flags
11. Referee`s cards(yellow and red)
12. Biro/pencil
13. Knee cap
14. Hand gloves etc
15. The field of play
16. The goalposts

 OFFICIALS OF FOOTBALL AND THEIR DUTIES

1.     The referee is the most important official in a game of football. He/she controls and enforces the laws of the game.
2.     The linesmen:-two linesmen are required to assist the referee. They are to signal by the use of the linesman`s flag to the referee when there is an infringement on the rules of the game
3.     Match commissioner:-he is responsible for substitution and also records the number of book players on the field
4.     Reserved Referee:-is the referee on standby

 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF SOCCER/FOOTBALL

There are numerous rules of the game

1. Charging an opponent dangerously
2. Holding an opponent
3. Striking an opponent
4. Kicking an opponent
5. Handling the ball (except the goalkeeper within his penalty area)
6. Tripping an opponent
7. Jumping at opponent
8. Using abusive language on players or officials

VALUES OF SOCCER

1. Fun and enjoyment
2. Life Career
3. Mental development
4. Social development
5. Development of skills

  EVALUATION

1. Mention ten pieces of equipment and facilities for soccer
2. List four values of soccer  

 ASSIGNMENT

1.         Narrate the history of soccer
2.         List four officials of soccer
3.         Write out five rules and regulations governing soccer