Sponsored Content .se-listing__byline { visibility: hidden; } The Premier League was founded in 1992, and began play in the 1992-93 season. The league is made up of 20 clubs, currently all located in England, though teams from Wales are also eligible to play in the Premier League. The Premier League is just one part of an entire English soccer “pyramid.” It is the highest tier of soccer in England. Read Premier League stories Basic Rules of Soccer January 9, 2019 | 2 minutes, 34 seconds read You’ll want your child to do his or her best to follow these six fundamental guidelines. No hands Unless you’re the goalie or are attempting a throw-in, you’re not allowed to use your hands in play. In soccer, hands refer to anything from your fingers to your shoulders. Throw-ins When the ball crosses the sideline and goes out of bounds, a throw-in is taken by a member of the team who didn’t kick it out. The player will plant both feet on the ground, using both hands to throw the ball straight overhead and back into play. Goal and corner kicks These are taken when the ball is kicked out of bounds behind the goal line. If the offensive team kicks it out, the defensive team takes a goal kick from inside the goal box. If the defensive team kicks it out, the offensive team takes a corner kick from the corner nearest to where the ball left the field. Direct and indirect kicks Every kick is considered an indirect kick unless it comes from a foul or hand ball. You can score on a direct kick by kicking the ball directly into the goal, whereas on an indirect kick the ball must be touched by another player before you can score. Game in play So long as the ball is on the field inside of bounds, the game is considered in play. The only exception to this rule is if the referee calls for an infraction or offside (offside is applicable to ages 11 and older only). Fouls It’s the referee’s or coach’s responsibility to monitor safe play and fouls, but, in general, the intent is to go for the ball, not the player. You can’t kick, trip, jump at, charge, strike, push, or hold an opponent. If a foul does occur, the team who was fouled gets a free, direct kick at the location of the foul. Download the complete guide for soccerGet a PDF copy to print out for yourself or share it with others who are just getting started with soccer. Included in the guide are the following.Words of AdviceFundamentals of the GameThe Basic RulesGetting into PositionSoccer Terms ExplainedDressed to PlayWays to PlayDownload the guide Change Location Harambee Sports Club Camp Harambee - Girls Soccer 2025 Sports Offered Soccer About 6 miles from you Training (Camp, Clinic, Class) • Girls Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 Harambee Sports Club Camp Harambee - Boys Soccer 2025 Sports Offered Soccer About 6 miles from you Training (Camp, Clinic, Class) • Boys Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 December 3 on 3 Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 August 3 on 3 Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 October Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Wayzata 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Mar 24, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Spring Lake Park 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Apr 18, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Jordan 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls May 25, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Hope Fieldhouse (Rosemount) August Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jun 27, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Osseo Maple Grove 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 10, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 sports in this article Soccer tags in this article New to Sports Parent SportsEngine