To play soccer, first, you'll need two teams. The goal of the game is to score more points than the other team by kicking the ball into their net. In the official rules, each team has 11 players and the game lasts for 90 minutes. To get started, assign positions to every player. Each team should have a goalie, defenders, midfielders, and strikers. If you're the goalie, your job is to stop the other team from scoring by blocking the ball from going into the net, and you are the only player on the field that can use your hands to do so. If you're a defender, you'll support the goalie by preventing the other team from taking on shots on goal. Additionally, try to steal the ball from the opposing team and pass it to your midfielders or strikers. When you're a midfielder, you want to get the ball toward the other team's net. You'll run up and down the field, helping on defense and on offense to get the ball to your strikers. Then, if you're a striker, it's your job to shoot the ball into the other team's net to score a point. When you're not playing a game, practice dribbling the ball down the field while running at different speeds, which will help you keep the ball in your team's possession during an actual game. You should also practice taking shots using a net or some cones so you're more ready to score the next time you play. Additionally, try asking a friend to practice with you so you can work on passing the ball back and forth. If you want to learn practice drills to improve your soccer skills, keep reading the article!