Basic Overview of Football

• Duration: 90 minutes (two halves of 45 minutes)

• Field: Rectangular grass or turf field with goals at each end

• Ball: Spherical football

• Referee: Enforces the rules and ensures fair play

Key Rules

• A goal is scored when the whole ball crosses the goal line.

• Players cannot use their hands (except the goalkeeper).

• Fouls result in free kicks or penalties.

• Offside rule prevents unfair attacking advantage.

Player Positions

• Goalkeeper: Protects the goal

• Defenders: Stop opponents from scoring

• Midfielders: Link defense and attack

• Forwards/Strikers: Main goal scorers