Soccer Honor

Recreational Activities

Requirements

  1. Know the updated FIFA (International Federation of Football) regulations and list the 17 main rules of soccer.

    Answer: The 17 official Laws of the Game (IFAB/FIFA) are: 1) The Field of Play; 2) The Ball; 3) The Players; 4) The Players' Equipment; 5) The Referee; 6) The Assistant Referees; 7) The Duration of the Match; 8) The Start and Restart of Play; 9) The Ball In and Out of Play; 10) Determining the Outcome of a Match (the Goal); 11) Offside; 12) Fouls and Misconduct; 13) Free Kicks; 14) The Penalty Kick; 15) The Throw-In; 16) The Goal Kick; 17) The Corner Kick. — Knowing the 17 rules is the foundation for playing, refereeing, and understanding soccer fairly.

  2. What does the expression "fair play" mean?

    Answer: 'Fair play' means 'clean play': it is the set of attitudes of respect, honesty, and ethics in sport — respecting the rules, opponents, referees, and teammates, playing without cheating or violence, accepting the result with dignity, and valuing sporting spirit more than victory at any cost. — Clean play reflects Christian character in sport: respect, honesty, and love for one's neighbor, whether winning or losing.

  3. Draw a soccer field to scale with its lines and dimensions. State the official maximum and minimum dimensions of a soccer field in your country.
  4. Demonstrate reasonable skill in playing soccer.
  5. Describe the different skills required in each soccer position.

    Answer: Goalkeeper: reflexes, defending with the hands, positioning, and putting the ball back into play. Defenders (center-backs and full-backs): marking, tackling, heading, strength, and anticipation; full-backs also need speed and support for the attack. Midfielders: game vision, passing, ball control, stamina, and the ability to defend and create plays. Forwards: speed, dribbling, finishing (shooting and heading), positioning, and composure to score goals. — Each position requires its own skills; knowing them helps the player develop and the team work together.

  6. Know the meaning and the referee signals for the following:
    • Offside
    • Holding
    • Penalty
    • Corner kick
    • Indirect free kick
    • Direct free kick
    • Goal

    Answer: 1) Offside: the assistant referee raises the flag and then points it to indicate the position of the offside on the field (far, in the middle, or near the assistant). 2) Holding (foul for holding an opponent): the referee blows the whistle and signals the foul with gestures, and may show a yellow card depending on the severity. 3) Penalty: the referee points the extended arm toward the penalty mark inside the penalty area. 4) Corner kick: the referee points the arm toward the corner arc/quadrant on the side where the ball went out. 5) Indirect free kick: the referee raises one arm above the head and keeps it raised until the ball is touched by another player or goes out of play. 6) Direct free kick: the referee points the arm horizontally, toward the goal of the team that committed the foul (the direction of the kick for the benefiting team). 7) Goal: the referee points to the center circle, indicating that the goal was validated and that the ball returns to the center for the restart. — Understanding the referee signals lets you follow the game and respect the decisions of the officiating.

  7. Define the following terms:
    • Caution and Sending-off
    • Top scorer
    • Wall
    • Bicycle kick
    • Keep-away (piggy in the middle)
    • Dropped ball
    • Ball out of play
    • Header
    • Nutmeg
    • Sliding tackle
    • Sombrero (hat or sheet flick)
    • First-time shot
    • Star player
    • Cross
    • Ball control (trapping the ball)
    • Dribble
    • Elastico (flip flap)
    • Keepie-uppie
    • Penalty area
    • Lobbing the ball
    • Throw-in
    • Top corner (top bins)
    • Corner arc
    • Marking
    • Pass
    • One-two pass (give-and-go)
    • Step-over
    • Diving header
    • Corner kick (corner)
    • Goal kick
    • Advantage
    • Volley

    Answer: 1) Caution and sending off: a caution is the yellow card; on the second yellow or for a serious foul comes the red card, which is the player's expulsion from the game. 2) Top scorer: the player who has scored the most goals in the competition. 3) Wall: a line of players who stand in front of the ball to block the path of a free kick. 4) Bicycle kick: an acrobatic kick in which the player, with the body in the air, moves the legs as if pedaling to hit the ball over the head. 5) Rondo ("bobinho"): a circle exercise in which the players exchange passes while a teammate in the middle tries to intercept the ball. 6) Dropped ball: a way to restart the game in which the referee drops the ball to the ground so it starts rolling again. 7) Out of bounds: when the ball completely crosses the sidelines or end lines of the field. 8) Header: playing the ball using the head. 9) Nutmeg: passing the ball between the opponent's legs. 10) Slide tackle: a tackle in which the player slides along the ground to reach the ball. 11) Lob ("chapéu"): dribbling by lifting the ball over the opponent. 12) First-time shot: kicking the ball as soon as it arrives, without controlling it first. 13) Star player: a player of exceptional skill who stands out on the team. 14) Cross: a pass launched from the wings toward the area, usually for a finish. 15) Trapping the ball: controlling the ball when receiving it, keeping it under control for the next play. 16) Dribble: a move to fool and get past the opponent while keeping possession of the ball. 17) Elastico: a dribble in which the player takes the ball to one side and quickly pulls it back with the same foot. 18) Keepie-uppie ("embaixadinha"): keeping the ball in the air with successive touches of the feet, thighs, or head, without letting it fall. 19) Penalty area: the larger rectangle in front of the goal; defensive fouls inside it result in a penalty. 20) Clearing the ball: kicking the ball far away, out of play, relieving the defense. 21) Throw-in: a restart made with the hands to put back the ball that went out over the sideline. 22) Rabona: touching or kicking the ball by crossing one leg behind the other. 23) Corner mark: the arc/quadrant in the corner of the field from which the corner kick is taken. 24) Marking: the defensive action of closely tracking an opponent to prevent their play. 25) Pass: the act of touching the ball to a teammate. 26) One-two (give-and-go): a play in which a player passes the ball and receives it back right away from the teammate. 27) Step-over ("pedalada"): a dribble in which the player quickly passes the foot over the ball, simulating a movement to fool the opponent. 28) Diving header: a header given with the body launched horizontally in the air, in a dive. 29) Corner kick: a restart taken from the corner arc when the ball goes out over the end line, last touched by the defense. 30) Goal kick: a restart taken by the goalkeeper/defense when the ball goes out over the end line, last touched by the attack. 31) Advantage: when the referee lets the game continue after a foul because stopping it would harm the team that suffered the infringement. 32) Volley: a kick given to the ball while it is still in the air, without letting it bounce. — Knowing soccer terminology makes it easier to understand broadcasts, the coach's instructions, and the game itself.

  8. Spend at least 4 hours helping a less skilled or younger person improve their skills.
  9. Play at least five matches with family or friends. Show "fair play" during your training sessions and games.
  10. Write a one-page report about a famous soccer player. Discuss why he is or is not a good Christian role model.

    Answer: Evaluating sports idols with a Christian perspective helps the Pathfinder choose good examples and think critically about whom they admire.

  11. Discuss with your leader, pastor, or instructor the problems faced by Seventh-day Adventist youth in elementary school, high school, and college. What alternatives exist to allow for continuous sporting activity.

    Answer: You must talk with your leader, pastor, or instructor about the problems that Adventist youth face in elementary school, high school, and college. Together, you can explore alternatives to maintain continuous sporting practice, finding solutions that respect the church's values. — The requirement calls for an active discussion with a leader to identify challenges and seek solutions for sporting practice, which is aligned with the integral development proposed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.