The important Technique of Football
Kicking:
Kicking is a way of moving the ball towards the required direction with the help of feet, with the required speed keeping in view that the ball reaches its destination. In the art of kicking, accuracy, speed, direction and distance are maintained not by left or right foot but by both feet.
The most important point in the training of the players is about the need of playing the game with both feet. It is easy to teach the young new players how to play with both feet. Without it, it is difficult for a player to reach any level of success in the game.
1. To kick with the inside of feet.
2. To kick with the outside of feet.
When the ball is kicked within a short distance these two variations are put into use. The ball moves slowly but a great improvement is brought about, as result of which this method is often put into use at the time of aiming towards the goals.
Half Kick:
When the ball comes bouncing to the player or is in the air, there is then a sort of instability not only about its direction of bouncing because of the level of football ground but also about its height and speed. The most effective way of making it clear is the right time, co-ordination of the movements of kicking feet and the raising of the ball upto a proper height.
Over head kick:
This kick is taken with a three-fold purpose
(a) to deflect the ball from the opposing player
(b) to move the ball towards the direction of the kick, and
(c) to turn the ball back towards the direction from where it came. Over-head kick is an improved form of kick, and is generally taken in case the ball is bouncing.
To Make Pass:
The action of making ‘passes’ in football is the basis of team work. The pass increases the co-ordination among the team and adds to the growth of team work. Connected with the condition of the play a ‘pass’ is an evidence of the team play and hence is a basic element for which special time and attention should be given during the training and practice of the team. To achieve perfection at goals a team pass is a right type of kick by an individual player.
It is said that a successful pass is better than kicks. To give pass is an important part of inter-relatedness. It is to harmonize the complex structure of mutual movement between players with individual intelligence at the time of attack and defence during the play. In giving pass, one who makes ‘pass’ the ball and the one who receives the ‘pass’ are involved.
Making passes are normally categorised into long and short passes:
(a) Long passes:
These passes are made use of when there is rapid movement in the game. In such situations long passes prove to be very useful. In such passes, the ball can be moved both sideways and backward. In all long passes, the upper part of the foot or kick is used. The long passes strengthen the defence and facilitate short passes.
(b) Short passes:
Short passes are used for a distance of 15 yards or so, and they are more quick and accurate than long passes.
Push pass:
The use of push pass is made when the opponent is not very near. It is also made to throw the ball in the goal area at a close distance and to throw the ball towards the sides.
Low-pass:
It is shorter than push-pass. In it, the ball is raised high and bounced. It is used to cross the ball over the head of the opponent when he is quite near or is trying to take the throw-ball.
The Outer-parts of Feet-Flick or Jab Pass
In contrast to the other two passes, the flick pass is used to flick or push the ball, having turned the feet inward. This type of pass is used to give pass towards the back while keeping the ball in possession and dribbling it.
Trapping:
Trapping is the basis of controlling the ball. The trapping of the ball means preventing the ball from going away from the player. It is not merely an activity of stopping the ball or making it stationary but also an essential technique used to take the ball in firm hold. Stopping the ball is first step of ball control, and the second part which the player brings into practice for his own benefit is also essential.
Note:
The training of traps should be given for
(a) dribbling ball and
(b) bouncing ball.
Trap with the Under-foot:
Such a type of trapping is good if you have no hurry and enough freedom, and nobody is beside you.
Trap with Inner Parts of Feet
It is most effective and commonly used trap. Not only does this trap enable a player to trap the ball but also helps him in moving towards any direction. This trap is particularly good for the ball coming from a side or a comer. If the ball comes straight, the body is moved in the direction in which the ball is to go.
Trap with the Outer Part of Foot
It is like the earlier one but it is difficult for in it one has to keep the balance as the weight of the player’s body turns outside and off the centre.
Pet or Chest-trap
When the ball is above the waist and cannot be effectively trapped with feet, it is taken on the abdomen or chest or as it bounces from the ground.
Head-trap
It is meant for those experienced players who are well-versed in the foundation of ‘heading’.
Important Information About the Football Game
- The length of the ground = 100 yards to 130 yards 100 metre to 120 metre
- The Breadth of the ground = 50 yards to 100 yards 45 meter to 90 metre
- The shape of football ground = square
- Number of players in one team = 11 and 5 substitutes
- Circumference of the ball = 27° to 28°
- Weight of the ball = 14 Aunce to 18 aunce
- Duration of the match = 45-45 minutes of two half
- Interval time = 15 minutes
- Substitution of players in one match = 3 players
- Official of the match = One table official, one referee, two line man,
- Height of the goal post = 2.44 m
- Height of the corner flag = 5
- The match is played between two teams. Each team has eleven players. The total number of players in a team are 16, out of which only 11 play. Among these players there is a goalkeeper. 5 players are kept in reserve as substitutes.
- During the play a team cannot substitute more than two players. A substituted player is not allowed to play again.
- The duration of the game will be 45-5-45 minutes. The interval will be of 5 minutes.
- After the interval the teams change their ends/sides.
- By giving pass to each other on the fixed spot on the centre, line, that players start the game. Ends are decided by toss.
- One table official, a referee and two line men are officials for the match.
- The dress of the goalkeeper is different from that of his team.
- The player should not wear anything which may prove to be dangerous to other players.
- The game stops when the ball crosses the goal or side line.
- The referee can ask for the stoppage of the game for some reason.
