Importance of Women's football

1. JASH UNITED
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2. INTRODUCTION
The game of football is both an art and science. It involves
techniques of running, passing, kicking, tackling, blocking,
heading, juggling and dribbling. Often all these activities have to
be performed at great speed. Though these individual skills are
very important but it should not be forgotten that it is a team
game and the players have to work together in offence or
defence. Therefore a player must develop his skills and
understanding for his contribution as per the demands of the
game. The game of football contains physical challenges.
Though two players may be equal in their skills but because of
different physical and mental response, there can be much
difference in their performance. A player must be quick in
assessing a situation and in his response.

3. THE FORGOTTEN HISTORY
OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
Several women’s football
leagues formed during
the 20th century—one
from the 1930s even
became a national
sensation—but they’re
barely remembered today

5. IMPORTANCE OF
FOOTBALL FOR GIRLS

6. Women are engaging in perceived male-
dominated sports from a younger age
and the plethora of skills that accompany
girls playing male-dominated sports and
activities will be helpful to their
progression into business and
boardrooms in later life.
Rules of sport, often complex, teach us to
think tactically. Playing different sports
encourages us to think one step ahead of
our opponent. A footballer in a penalty
shoot-out has to make tactical decisions
under immense pressure. And that
psychological pressure translates to the
business world when time-sensitive
choices need to be made independently.
IMPORTANCE

7. CONTRIBUTES IN THEIR
DEVELOPMENT
Girls will also be encouraged to consider the rules as part of their
development; learning strategic development, preparation and how to
compete - all key life skills. The transparency of the rules is more important
than the game itself; when we know the rules of the game, we are far more
confident in playing the sport.
When girls succeed in male-dominated industry at a young age, they are
likely to grow up believing that with understanding and practice, they can
prosper – regardless of gender. This mentality extends beyond physical
activity, and into other male-dominated activities too. Yet more should be
done to include girls to the fullest extent wherever possible.

9. PRACTICE
SESSIONS

10. PRACTICE SESSIONS

11. BENEFITS OF
PLAYING
FOOTBALL

12. Increases aerobic capacity and
cardiovascular health
Lowers body fat and improves muscle
tone
Builds strength, flexibility and endurance
Increases muscle and bone strength
Improves health due to shifts between
walking, running and sprinting.
HEALTH BENEFITS

13. OTHER BENEFITS
 Is generally a non-contact sport
 Teaches coordination
 Promotes teamwork and sharing
 Teaches you to ‘think on the run’
 Helps to increase skills in concentration, persistence and
self-discipline
 Is a great way to meet people and exercise with friends
 Can provide an opportunity to increase your confidence
and self-esteem, and help to reduce anxiety
 Requires very little equipment so it can be played in the
backyard or park
 Is relatively easy to learn, so beginners can easily join in
the fun and play basic soccer for recreation
 Is an international sport.

14. BASIC RULES
AND LAWS OF
FOOTBALL

15. BASIC RULES
 A football match is played by two teams, with each allowed no more than 11 players on
the field at any one time, one of whom is a goalkeeper.
 A match is played in two 45 minute halves.
 The game begins with the toss of a coin, and the winning captain decides which goal to
defend or to take the first kick off.
 All players must use their feet head or chest to play the ball. Only the goalkeeper is
allowed to use their hands, and only within their designated goal area.
 The aim of the game is to score a goal, which is achieved by kicking or heading the ball
into the opposition team's goal.
 If the ball touches or crosses the side line, it is thrown back in by the team that was not
the last to touch the ball.
 The game is controlled by a central referee, and two linesmen. They award free kicks and
penalties when rules are broken. For continual breaking of rules or for a bad foul, the
player may be sent off.

16. MEASUREMENTS OF
FOOTBALL GROUND

18. Law 1: The Field of Play
Touch line: Minimum 90 meters (100 yards),
maximum 120 meters (130 yards)
Width (goal line): Minimum 45 m (50 yds),
maximum 90 m (100 yds).
At each end of the field is an eight-yard-wide
goal centered along the goal line.
Six yards from each goal post along the goal line
and six yards out into the field (perpendicular to
the goal line) is the goal box.
Extending 18 yards from each goal post along the
goal line and 18 yards out into the field
(perpendicular to the goal line) is the penalty
box.
In each of the four corners of the field is a five-
foot-high corner flag.

19. Law 2: The Ball
A soccer ball must be spherical in
shape and made of leather or
another comparable medium. Its
circumference must be in the range
of 27 to 28 inches. This rule is only
applicable for official sanctioned
matches, as youth leagues often
employ the use of a smaller ball that
is better suited to children.

20. Law 3: The Number
of Players
Matches are generally played by
two teams of 11 to a side. The
goalkeeper is included in the 11-
player total. If a team cannot field
at least seven players at match
time, the game is a forfeit. Teams of
fewer than 11 a side can often be
seen in youth leagues where
smaller teams are used as a
developmental tool.

21. Law 4: The Players’
Equipment
All players are required to wear
a jersey, shorts, shin guards,
socks and cleats. The socks
must cover the shin guards
entirely. If the referee deems a
player’s equipment
unsatisfactory, the player can
be sent off until the issue is
remedied.

22. Law 5: The Referee
The referee is the
authority on the field,
and his word is law. If
you question a
referee’s decision, you
can be disciplined
further simply for
dissent

23. Law 6: The
Assistant Referees
The assistant referees are
primarily responsible for
assisting the referee in
performing his duties – this
includes signalling with a
flag when a ball goes of
play, when a player is fouled,
or when a player is in an
offside position.

24. Law 7: The Duration
of the Match
A soccer match is comprised of
two 45-minute halves, with extra
time added for each at the
referee’s discretion. The halves
are separated by a half-time
period not to exceed 15
minutes.

25. Law 8: The Start and
Restart of Play
Kick-off is generally determined by a coin
toss, whereby the winning team can either
choose to start with the ball or choose which
goal they would like to attack. The losing
team is then afforded whatever choice the
winner does not elect to take. Kick-off occurs
at the start of each half, and after each goal
scored, and is taken at the center of the
halfway line. If a team scores a goal, the
opposing team is given the kick-off to restart
the match.

26. Law 9: The Ball In and
Out of Play
The ball is out of play when it fully
crosses either the goal line or the touch
line. It is also out of play if the referee
stops play for any reason. If, for any
reason, the ball strikes the frame of the
goal or the referee and remains within
the goal and touch lines, it is still in play.

27. Law 10: The Method
of Scoring
A goal is scored when the entire
ball has crossed the goal line
within the frame of the goal. At
the end of the match, the team
with the most goals is the winner,
barring the circumstantial
necessity for extra time.

28. Law 11: Offside
When an attacking player
receives the ball while on his
opponents half, he must be
level or behind the second to
last defender (the last typically
being the goalkeeper).
However, this rule only applies
if he is involved with the play.

29. Law 12: Fouls and
Misconduct
A direct free kick is awarded when a player:
 Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
 Trips or attempts to trip an opponent
 Jumps at an opponent
 Charges an opponent
 Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
 Pushes an opponent
 Tackles an opponent
 Holds an opponent
 Spits at an opponent
 Handles the ball deliberately

30. Law 13: Free Kicks
Free Kick is broken into two categories,
direct and indirect. A direct kick can be
shot directly into the opponent’s goal
without touching another player. An
indirect free kick is indicated by the
referee raising his hand during the kick.
An indirect kick can only go into the goal
if it has subsequently been touched by
another player before it enters the goal.
The ball must be stationary for both types
of kicks.

31. Law 14: The Penalty
Kick
A penalty kick is awarded either when a
defensive player fouls an attacking player or
commits a handball in his/her team’s penalty
area. The penalty kick is placed at the
penalty spot, and all players on both teams
must remain outside the penalty box during
the shot. They may enter the box
immediately after the shot is taken. The
goalkeeper may move horizontally along the
goal line before the shot is taken, but he
may not come off the line until the ball is
struck.

32. Law 15: The Throw-In
A throw-in is awarded when the
possessing team plays the ball out of
bounds over the touchline. While taking a
throw-in, a player must release the ball
with both hands simultaneously and keep
both feet firmly planted on the ground. If
these conditions are not met, play is
stopped and the throw-in is given to the
opposing team. Players are not allowed to
score directly off a throw-in.

33. Law 16: The Goal Kick
A goal kick is awarded when the
offensive team plays the ball out
of bounds over the defensive
team’s goal line. After the ball is
out of play, the defender or
goalkeeper may place the ball
anywhere within the six-yard goal
box and kick the ball back into
play.

34. Law 17: The Corner
Kick
A corner kick is awarded to the
offensive team when the defensive
team plays the ball out of bounds
over its goal line. The ball is
placed within the corner area and
is kicked back into play by the
offensive team. Players can score
directly off a corner kick.

35. DIET
PLAN

36. Every football player needs a big
breakfast, for strength and
conditioning . You need protein,
carbs and fat at breakfast, but you
should leave at least two hours
between eating and playing to let
it begin to digest properly. You can
either opt for a whole-food meal,
such as scrambled eggs with
peanut butter on toast, some fruit
and a glass of milk, or drink a
liquid breakfast with a high-
protein, high-carb smoothie
consisting of protein powder,
chocolate milk, nuts, fruit and
yogurt.

37. If you're eating lunch before
training or a game, you don't
want the food to sit too heavily in
your stomach, but you need to eat
enough for energy. This means
eating carb-dense foods along
with a little protein. The Daily
Meal, notes that favourite pre-
game meal is grilled chicken, a
baked potato, pasta with
marinara sauce and broccoli,
while you can also opt for
oatmeal, fruit, a baked potato and
some sausage. Players can also
include sports drinks for extra
carbs. Or else if they prefer to
keep it simple then go by eating a
plateful of fruit.

38. Aim for enough proteins,
carbs and fats in combination
to help you repair and
recharge after a hard day of
playing. As per experts, that
you base your meals around
lean proteins, plenty of
vegetables and whole grains.
For dinner, have a large mixed
salad with a baked salmon
fillet or a grilled turkey steak
with carrots, broccoli and
asparagus. Add some sweet or
white potatoes, squash, brown
rice or whole-wheat pasta for
extra carbs.

39. Your diet may differ completely
from other football players. Let
your goals, the position you play,
and how much you train dictate
how much and what kind of food
you eat. If you're trying to lose
weight to get lighter, leaner and
faster, you may want to cut down
on your starchy carb, sugar and
fat intake to help drop a few
pounds. If you need to gain some
mass and bulk up, you may need
a mega menu, with big meals and
plenty of calorie-dense snacks.

40. THE GREATEST
FEMALE FOOTBALL
PLAYERS OF ALL
TIME

51. GOVERNING
BODIES

52. SIX REGIONAL CONFEDERATIONS ARE ASSOCIATED
WITH FIFA
– Asia: Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
– Africa: Confederation of African Football (CAF)
– Central/North America & Caribbean: Confederation of North,
Central American and Caribbean Association Football
(CONCACAF; also known as The Football Confederation)
– Europe: Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
– Oceania: Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)
– South America: Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (South
American Football Confederation; CONMEBOL.

53. MAJOR INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITIONS

54. WORLD: FIFA WORLD CUP;
FIFA CLUB WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP; FIFA
CONFEDERATIONS CUP

55. EUROPE: EUROPEAN
CHAMPIONSHIP; UEFA
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE;
UEFA CUP

56. SOUTH AMERICA: COPA
AMÉRICA; COPA
LIBERTADORES

57. AFRICA: AFRICAN NATIONS
CUP; CAF CHAMPIONS
LEAGUE

58. ASIA: ASIAN CUP; AFC
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, AFC
CHALLENGE CUP

59. NORTH/CENTRAL AMERICA &
CARIBBEAN: CONCACAF
GOLD CUP; CONCACAF
CHAMPIONS CUP

60. OCEANIA: OCEANIA
NATIONS CUP; OCEANIA
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

61. CONCLUSION
Women’s football has come a very long way
since the early days but is still has very far to
go. I believe women’s football will never receive
the same recognition as men’s football but it
will always remain unique.

62. THANK YOU