Beginner’s guide to football | Football for dummies

Football for beginners - basic football rules everyone needs to know. In today's video we take a look at the basic football rules for beginners to make sure you know the football rules and to help you understand the beautiful game a little bit better. What is an offside, what is a corner kick, when do you get a yellow or red card, and what is the deal with the penalty shootout? In today's football for dummies video - or, football for beginners if you want - we take you through the basic rules of football to give you the tools to understand and play the game even if you've never played football before. The rules in football can sometimes be a little tricky and there are many things to keep track of, but we promise you that once you understand the basic rules of football you won't feel like you're among the football dummies anymore. So either go refresh the football rules or simply learn the rules from scratch in this extensive basic walkthrough of the rules of football.
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[@unisport]

*If you could change ONE rule in football, what would it be?* ⚽️ /Jay

[@karzmht9866]

Unisport offside rule

[@azizaoujdia]

Wow im 3rd

[@olliemoors6765]

Would be the pass backs are allowed

[@navdeepdanner0088]

To never get a red card 🙄😅

[@17kb]

If you flop , red card

[@lezzyy1165]

Who else knows all about football but still decided to watch

[@GraysonOwensPOV]

😂👊

[@samuelmamedu2157]

Me

[@mohammedsiddiqui2763]

Lezzyy 11 me

[@madhavji920]

I 💪

[@meenaaurora248]

Me

[@SkMemes007.]

It is lovely to watch when you already know all the rules😂😂

[@tejasrao9102]

Same

[@Abhi-qr6hb]

😂😂

[@Ibrahim0304]

true, but he said something wrong, he said if any part of your body that you can score with is behind the last defender then it is offside, it just has to be if any part of your body is behind the last defender then it is offside, for example if your arm is behind the last defender then it is still offside but you cant score with your arm

[@kamilwani7199]

Yes it feels like having power

[@d77n92]

Anyone else learn football rules on fifa😂

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

This should be mandatory learning for everyone

[@disciplemakingdisciples]

Fr!

[@kingckthefirst]

I totally agree

[@RameshKumar-uz1jt]

@@kingckthefirst yes I agree

[@seemasihag7051]

I agree bro

[@someguy4003]

Or we could learn how to pay off taxes, get bank loans ETC in school.. i dont understand how learning a sport is the best route.

[@JohnDoe-me9jh]

Just some extra things which are important. - Offsides can't be called from set-pieces (corner, throw-in and goal kicks). - When you are on the halfway line (going onto the opposition's half), and you receive the ball with no opposing player playing you onside, you are onside. - Advantages last 4-5 seconds and if any opposing player touches the ball in that countdown there will be a free-kick.

[@era125]

Why ?

[@saivamsiyadav8681]

Offsides can be called for corners

[@JohnDoe-me9jh]

@@saivamsiyadav8681 Not directly from the spot, if played short then onwards then yes it can.

[@ns.mp3]

To the person who's reading this I hope you become a professional footballer one day! And a good one!

[@sophieosullivan6417]

Thank you so much! I wish the same for you

[@nurfarhannorhefny4241]

Thank you .

[@muhdadamzaheendanishmuhdza652]

Thank you

[@ns.mp3]

No problem to everyone who replied!

[@manahil7972]

Same to you❤️❤️

[@sujayvachhani4866]

I recently got into football after a friend showed me Messi highlights and I was amazed and wondered how it was possible someone can do that with a football. How does the transfer system work? What are loans, swaps, and in what situation would a team use them? Why does a free transfer occur? What happens when a player wants to leave a club? Can a team decide to sell a player against his will? How much power does the player have in this process? Could you please explain the structure of world football? What is FIFA, UEFA? What is their purpose, what is the relationship between them, and how much power do they have? Do the rules differ between leagues in different countries? Why are some leagues more popular and have more money than others? Why are there friendlies? How exactly does a club make money? Could you explain why there are so many competitions and who organizes them? Could you explain the financial structure of world football? Why is there relegation? Does it make sense from a financial standpoint? This is all very confusing for a beginner, could you make one or more videos about this?

[@wikanwahyu8748]

in pro league, they have a contract (just like any other sports), if a team want a player but he is still in contract, they'll have to pay for that. a player can move team to team freely if they don't have any contract. the last 3 question is depends on the contract, or player performance. there is a video about loans on yt but i don't remember. FIFA is the highest governing body of football. UEFA is the administrative for European region, AFC for asia, OFC for Oceania, CAF for Africa, CONCACAF for North America, and CONMEBOL for South America, and also for every country which i can't mention 1 by 1. Put it simply, their purpose is to manage football xD. They all mostly follows rules made by FIFA. Some leagues are more popular than the other simply because they are more attractive. Friendly match usually occur before a season starts to test/experiment their strategy. there are so many league because every country has their own league and there is a prizepool. Teams can also get money from sponsor, ticket sales, and some merchandise. Relegation? well, it's very common except for usa so i feel weird about your question and i don't know how to explain it. i'm not an expert and english is not my main language so please correct me if i'm wrong

[@kingreijiren3609]

I died 💀

[@D10King]

I'm not reading that 😅

[@rosilysabu8546]

"Every professional footballer was a beginner" -Anson sabu

[@andrewnairn6288]

Messi ws doin keepie uppies in the womb

[@George-wu6nu]

Malayali anno?

[@wesrm1]

It’s easy to forget that, isn’t it.

[@windermere2330]

@@andrewnairn6288 what are keepie uppies?

[@jimmyturner4909]

Who ever is watching this have a great day

[@suseelak8322]

Same to you

[@jasperfelixcooper5818]

thank you

[@tristanharveyabonal4686]

thanks bro, you too!

[@AnjaliYadav-so7uj]

My day is almost finished today 😅

[@fardeenrupok6688]

It is night in my country

[@Dr.Nilesh_Shukla]

I'm a die hard indian cricket fan but my team's losses are messing up my mental health. So, here i am trying to start watching football as a neutral so that i can actually enjoy a sport.

[@abhishekjain2775]

same bro.

[@sakshidhanvijay8312]

Same here dude 🙂

[@_kush_2006]

Don't take sports that seriously man.., it's meant to be a win or a loss 😄👍 We won today with a big margin though 😌

[@Dr.Nilesh_Shukla]

@@_kush_2006 i know brother, i try to. But I've been watching cricket for a long time and losses like this year's semi final and last year's pak loss depressed me for days and weeks after. I am not even an emotional guy but cricket does trigger something😅

[@shireenabbas]

being a Pakistani cricket fan is like volunteering for high blood pressure 😭

[@kylermellen7535]

I've been wanting to get into football for a couple years now but it's just really hard considering how universal the sport is and how many different leagues there are... It just feels really hard to find a starting point for me.

[@dharshanr3732]

See the premier league which is domestic league of England lot more competition sic teams are very top teams there most out of all Europe country top division leagues Europe is the best country of football to watch the most famous with top players the top 4 of each country the previous season there gets to be in a tournament that also happens during the season with the domestic leagues happening called champions league which is tournament too crown Europe's best team yeah football has the domestic leagues and tournaments that happen simulataneously throughout a 9 month period plus there is no trades and stuff a person can sign from an English premier league team and then sign to a German top division team the next season no drafts also...

[@d.i3go._.o]

I was the same at one point but to help you, UEFA is the best league and there are 5 major leagues in it which are… the Premier League (English) La Liga Santander (Spanish) Serie A (Italy) League One Uber Eats and yes I know it’s title is weird due to promotion deals and what not but that one is French and there is lastly the Bundesliga (German) all these leagues are the best in the world tbh regardless of peoples taste. My personal favorite is the premier league although my favorite team isn’t there (Real Madrid) simply because there is more action in my opinion. But there is something truly special about ALL of these 5 leagues and that’s when the top 4 teams of each UEFA league come together and clash for the ultimate title as champion. And this event is called The Champions League!!😮😮 In my opinion the only event that’s better than the champions league is the World Cup.

[@d.i3go._.o]

But the only way you’ll learn which team is your favorite out off all these teams is by watching and learning them. It takes time to actually develop a favorite team but once you do, you’ll love that team dearly. Regardless of bad times or good times. So just go out there into the world of UEFA and see for yourself, good luck 👍🍾🤙

[@Miroslav489]

im in the same position, i started training at home yesteday, and im watching some videos, id be very glad if someone could give me a more in-depth explanation or just tell me how to get better and what to practice on, the last 3 replies on this comment explained it to me a bit, ive always thought i didnt particularly enjoy/like football but after the 2022 world cup i realized that i really like it, im hoping to get better at it because i do not compare to basically any player right now, even a skilled 4th grader could beat me in my current state, looking for some help, discord or even just these youtube replies, anything will help!

[@monkeyoja]

Timestamps: Notes: 1. Football is about scoring more goals than youropponent in the match time 2. If both teams score the same number of goals it's a draw 3. In the league system, winning a match gets you 3 points and drawing gives 1 poitn 4. Football can be played in many different ways and in many different surfaces 5. the most common is association football which is played on a 11 aside grass pitch, played by 11 players 6. the pitch is a rectugangular pitch, with 2 goal lines, and 2 touch lines

[@itz-salma9094]

Omg I’m a girl who desperately desperately wants to learn football and this video is not helping at all so help me 😭😭why is this so hard

[@Teelolz]

@@itz-salma9094 a game is 90 mins and the referee flips a coin to choose which team starts the kickoff When they start the kickoff each player has to move within thier position like a winger or striker Offsides happen when a player is passing to a player behind the opponents defenders Also when you score a goal you can either celebrate or just do nothing and respect them If you touch the ball last and it goes out on the long outer line of the pitch then the other team can throw it in to a teamate but if you touch the ball last and it goes out on the goalkeeper's outer line then its a corner kick When an opponent tackles the ball and you fell then the referee doesn't call a foul but if he tackles you instead of the ball then he can decide if its a foul or yellow or red card When he decides he will give you a freekick which the other team lines up like a wall the player taking the freekick has to shoot past the wall into the net Also messi is the greatest of all time That's all you need to know

[@aestarry]

​@@Teelolz Thank you. I was also learning. I was never into sports that's why it was a bit new to me.

[@VanessaRamlal]

​@@Teelolzthanks for this

[@Trian_72]

"FOOTBALL" is not a sport it's a LIFE for ME ... I just love it , I thought to practice in this vacation but due to this Quarantine I couldn't 😔 I'm just worried about my age, now I'm 18 ...

[@misimeta]

Man you could go pro even of you are 25 yea you will not be Mbappe not even Vardy but if you love football you can play in 2nd Türkish league and still earn enough money to be a PRO , so just keep griding so you wont regret stopping one day...

[@Trian_72]

@@misimeta thanks bro 🙂

[@manahil7972]

@Shan 777 wishing you best of luck and I hope that one day you’ll be a pro❣️

[@Trian_72]

@@manahil7972 May Your words Come True 💙 Thank you so much Stay Safe ...

[@chavalomiguel5587]

@@misimeta you just saved my life means a lot to me thx kond sttanger🙏

[@keiramarie2687]

i’m just trying to understand so i can watch the games with my bf

[@ruramuchenga4623]

SAME💀 it’s embarrassing not knowing anything 😭

[@dizzy4305]

@@ruramuchenga4623 yeah 💀 I wanna be able to talk about it

[@krishnadaund1878]

You're such a great gf

[@mayesieliza]

me too 💀

[@shivangitiwari3317]

Same ~ But I'm doing this after we broke up lol

[@g4g3_k95]

i got into soccer a few days ago (USA vs England) after everyone on tiktok were going crazy before they played that was the first soccer game i’ve watched ever and then i got into it my favorite player is Tim Weah before i started all i knew was no hands and more points means you win

[@prospitdreamer]

Tim Weah is a super good player, it's so nice to see more people being fans of him. Welcome to soccer, by the way!!

[@vloggingshow2580]

lmao a few days ago?

[@g4g3_k95]

@@vloggingshow2580 yeah what about it?

[@Miroslav489]

im in the same position as you mate, after the 2022 world cup i started LOVING football, before i didnt like it that much and maybe even disliked it, just because ive had one bad experience in school, and that was the only time ever ive participated in football, but now im getting into it and training every day at home

[@evaincefone9051]

If you reading this keep grinding

[@Miroslav489]

thanks mate, after the 2022 world cup i started LOVING football, before i didnt like it that much and maybe even disliked it, just because ive had one bad experience in school, and that was the only time ever ive participated in football, but now im getting into it and i started training at home yesterday

[@thechristianpt]

Went to my first match last week, hated footy before, but being there it was fantastic, instantly fell in love with the sport. Didn't have a clue what was happening 😂, but glad I found this video. Thanks.

[@shomgerry]

Loved the basics... I was hoping I'd get to know the distance between the ball and the wall during a direct free kick 😅

[@unisport]

9.15 meters or 10 yards 💪 /Jay

[@danishhazlan1154]

I play mostly rugby,but Im learning the rules and how to play football because all of my friends play it.Everytime they play football or Futsal I only get to sit on the side of the pitch just watching them,so Im trying my best even tho I think its late to start at 17 unlike most people even start at 5 years old playing football.I’ve tried playing it when I was in primary school but all of my friends at the time said I was horrible and asked me to get out of the field because of my bad playing.Its hard learning at a public field when all the egoistic players always mock me when I cant even dribble a ball perfectly which always makes me want to stop learning how to play.But thanks for making this video @Unisport,this really helped me 👍🏻

[@oelaty9116]

You’re not late at all, sure others will have an advantage but you can definitely become at least an average player starting at 17 years old, just watch a LOT of matches, as man as you can, especially the top teams in the world, then start by taking a ball by yourself and just train by kicking up against a wall wherever you can, that’s how most of us learned as kids, then start having small kick about sessions with your mates

[@sathishap4577]

2 views and 40 likes, KZbin is drunk again😂😆

[@saptaccrvima3563]

Stfu

[@nikhil_morales]

@@saptaccrvima3563 Wtf?

[@soccertips7065]

Thank you very much for this information, truly appreciated ♥️

[@deepika._.]

I've seen many boys into football, never knew why but today I have the answer. I'm going to start watching football now. The explanation was amazing, thank you.

[@Miroslav489]

m in the same position as you mate, after the 2022 world cup i started LOVING football, before i didnt like it that much and maybe even disliked it, just because ive had one bad experience in school, and that was the only time ever ive participated in football, but now im getting into it and training every day at home

[@xxtencion1150]

00:08 mindblowing goosebumps making hearbuzzing enough 😍⚽👑🔥 thats power of football

[@varunbpanicker2409]

I don't know why I'm watching this

[@neillopez7922]

you forgot to mention that theres no offside rule when it comes to throw ins, corner kicks, and goal kicks!

[@Abhi-qr6hb]

Really?

[@gsanders19]

@@Abhi-qr6hb yea

[@nasratfqri3117]

Lol there is a offside rule for corner kicks dude

[@Keeping_It_Kyle]

It’s great to basically see no saves, really makes people want to be goalkeepers. Thanks 👍🏻

[@prawjalkulung8605]

Been playing and watching football since childhood. Knows all the rules. But still watching this video

[@SkrelpDidIt]

Thanks a lot to you bro, I had just started getting into football because I went to my little cousins house and he wanted me to play fifa 21 with him and it got me interested and now I love football. Thank you

[@riyanrahim2112]

i ve been playing since 7 but i m still watching this

[@WH1SP3RS_B00]

Im a girl and i dont rlly watch these videos to become a footballer,I watch them so i can talk to my cousin bout football and understand more 😅

[@gamerswarfare1786]

Thank you unisport i actually needed it !!!

[@Synthetic-Spearmint]

I’m wanting to tryout for the football team next year, and I don’t know much. I am planing on trying out for goalie. This video is very helpful!! I am also asking for any tips or suggestions for practicing over the off-season.

[@alinaarif7846]

it was after this video i realized I wasn't a beginner 🙂

[@horizonskies8693]

Glad this video only has 200k views in 2 years. many ppl know football. NOICE

[@rayanrahman4648]

That's a useful video. My cousin is so into football after watching this

[@myaimsucks7]

Bro i was paying with my friends, and they kicked it out next to the goal so i went to take a corner but they said it was a throw in next to the goal lol. So i had to check and this helped me, thank you!

[@joshuaabram1188]

My sister needs this badly. Why was this not made earlier? So useful!

[@M3meBalls]

played the sport for 14 years still watched the video

[@Kiran-ye7ix]

As a fan of MMA (UFC) and Boxing, this video helps a lot for someone who wants to learn a sport literally everyone keeps talking about in the UK. As a 17 year old, is it too late to practice?

[@zenthaa]

I'm pretty sure there is an Italian footballer who started playing in his 20s, and is now a fairly well known footballer for a top club. I forgot his name, but it's certainly proof that it's never really too late to start playing.

[@tilakmishra8823]

Why am I here? 😂😂😂 I know this sport since I was 4

[@djkupa22]

Thanks I really needed that

[@aiyshaazhar1883]

Loved this ❤️

[@capitao969]

This video is so great for College work

[@charlessmith263]

DOGSO is a common acronym in football. It is called Denial of Goal Scoring Opportunity. Usually this happens when a defender illegally interferes with the offender with the possession of the ball on the way to scoring a goal at the penalty-box area. The defender and the whole team who gets caught illegally denying a score in the penalty box area will earn a penalty kick to the other team, and usually a yellow card to the defensive "offender" responsible for that DOGSO.

[@g.o.a.toffootball1042]

Awesome vid mate 👏

[@Stray_Kidz_fan.]

Who else still didnt understand

[@djkfhlfklekr3421]

Good instruction for beginners. I only start to understand this issue, so it’s useful for me to look

[@KickballO]

Great, it’s worth your attention!

[@ryanf207]

Well explained in under 7 minutes

[@mafuyu3944]

💀my boyfriend loves football so im here

[@WilliamIniesta-vd1gx]

😅🥳🥳🥳🥳success

[@lionheart3858]

Unisport you are a great guy

[@mbaloo3238]

Show this video to Diego Costa and Ramos, they never know when they commit a FOUL

[@t2cio256]

😅🤣🤣

[@manahil7972]

Lmao 😂

[@maadhav_]

Pepe

[@omupadhyay9222]

6:03 do anyone know where to find full video? Please share the link....

[@anayan6596]

I'm gonna Experience my first Fifa cup, ❤️

[@DuaFatima-jz2rg]

As a girl I've always wanted to learn about football i am so interested in it and it makes me happy i feel like this is my hobby but im just missing out on it because i dont pay to much attention to it but today im gonna learn all about football and actually play it and be good at it!

[@deltavia-]

new ref here, this helped a lot ty!!

[@nicolevorell2585]

I'm helping with a class in like 20 minutes thanks

[@Septerzero]

am lost overwhelmed but still a good guide for beginners 8/10

[@charlieparke3]

This 6 minute vid is better than a week reffing class I did to become a ref.

[@neelbeforeme9072]

Unisport you are the best

[@alrylo886]

Really watching this because I want to get into "soccer" or its real name football. Hopefully I can learn a few things from this video. Lmk what else I should watch to learn more!! I would very much appreciate it.

[@Miroslav489]

im in the same position as you mate, after the 2022 world cup i started LOVING football, before i didnt like it that much and maybe even disliked it, just because ive had one bad experience in school, and that was the only time ever ive participated in football, but now im getting into it and training every day at home

[@michaelobrien2190]

What is that marshal arts looking football film (goalie in yellow) that is shown in this video.

[@AadishMathew]

Very useful👍👍👍

[@sssoybeann]

I never learnt bc in pe at school my teachers always assumed we knew the rules so I’m finally trying to learn

[@shonkik6481]

So helps to improve my brother skills

[@jyothisraju171]

Great advice 👍😂😂😂

[@user-te6ix9ke1s]

I ain't ain't dummy XD I know the rules just curious to watch it amazing video

[@naseemabbasbalti520]

NYC I was waiting for this video

[@harshdeepsinghnegi2049]

I am the unluckiest football fan cuz my country has not qualified in FIFA or any other football event but still I love watching football 😍😍 legends game

[@crispin03]

Bruh I didn't understand a single thing about what you said about offside. And I already know how it works!! I can only imagine for for the newcomers.

[@mbuyelorikhotso9778]

Awesome vid

[@sid3803]

The beautiful game ❤️⚽🎮👑

[@ethanmanners5156]

Knowing the rules makes this video fairly amusing to watch 😂

[@keszelll]

wow thanks my friend is starting to rope me into football by fifa. this helped :)

[@juanjosoler336]

You look from Poland

[@keszelll]

@@juanjosoler336 i am :D

[@sseagoat8341]

im 17 and never played soccer in my life. I skate at a nearby park and see a bunch of guys playing soccer. Ive been wacthing them play for a week or two now and want to get into the sport.

[@maninathawat655]

Love from India Unisport It is night here

[@Its_Ashutosh]

I love cricket and football....literally everyone in India loves cricket..☺

[@supershadowop676]

4:11 he's suffocating the man😂

[@DreThaGreat439]

When taking a penalty you can kick the ball again if the goalkeeper made a save but if it hits the post or crossbar then the kicker cannot attempt to play the ball until it is played by someone else

[@abhiramsubramanyan7454]

Hello Unisport .. I like your videos u inspire me alot . Plz respond

[@TheOGMj]

I was a football dummy but I wanted to surprise my friends but ended up actually watching and playing

[@nasratfqri3117]

Been into football for 7+ years know all the rules etc still decided to watch the video lol

[@xoxo9618]

so in love w him I’m watching this because soccer is his favorite sport

[@andyleal9548]

I love the video

[@ffcustomchallengers5096]

I really need more video regarding this topic 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@timi.o9459]

Me: I grew up in football Also me: Learning somethings from this video

[@gsanders19]

Same I’ve been playing since I was 2 but I never played for actual teams that could teach me this stuff so now I’m finally learning while I just got on a good team

[@JapPerez]

So glad this came up on the search first and not the rugby one

[@TeddyHeartSweet]

Who's here after world cup LMFAO

[@kinganimationsyt4583]

me

[@gvenlife7266]

This is a. Very good video thnx

[@gvenlife7266]

You are really a hood youtuber and your videos are very useful for us

[@first_senpai1473]

Ok.... I think i am ok with cricket 🙂

[@sid3803]

The most unpredictable game ⚽❤️🎮

[@vidurajaysooriya4143]

I have no clue about football my friends told me to watch it so here I am!

[@TR3NX6]

Who else learned how to play football from the FIFA Games 💀

[@dasareapop1266]

Me 💀

[@TheAustinKendall]

Can someone please tell me more about 4:50 cause I'm trying to search it up and can't find anything. Just watching football from the US and find that clip insane.

[@TechEvolutions07]

Awesome

[@mentorsherifi6949]

Good video

[@charlessmith263]

Also, at the end of stoppage time or the end of the period, the protocol for the soccer referee is this---to make the players stop playing, it is not enough to blast the whistle once at them. Refs usually blast the whistle 3 to 6 times in short bursts to indicate that the half, or the period, or the stoppage time, or the game--is all over.

[@taiseersameeahmed193]

Why was the roberto's goal againts paris saint german in that 6-1 match not an offside?

[@Unisoccer]

Your golden logo also looks good, is it a new one ? Checkout 00:35

[@thatboredaroace]

watching this to prepare for watching my school's football finals tomorrow (I have never watched football before in my life)