The Simple Guide to Soccer

soccer is sport played around the world. many people are new to the sport as it gains popularity and they may not understand the rules. Some parts of soccer can be confusing, so learning the basics can really help anyone who is trying to understand what is going on. The following is a short tutorial on the basics of soccer.

The objective of soccer is to score more goals than the opposing team. Each team consists of eleven players. players can score by moving the ball into the goal net. Each game lasts 90 minutes and is divided into 45 minute halves. The game is regulated by a referee and two linesmen who determine fouls and other penalties. This is the basic set up of the game.

The following list explains some important points in a soccer game.

1. players can not use their hands to touch the ball. The exceptions are special moves and the goalie.
2. Fouls are called when players get too rough on the field or break other rules.
3. A direct kick is rewarded after a foul to the opposing team and can be kicked directly in the goal. An indirect kick must be touched by another player before it can be a goal.
4. A penalty kick is a kick from 12 yards in front of the goal. All other players must stay away until the ball is kicked.
5.The two-touch rule states that a player can not touch the ball twice in a row.
6. Yellow and red cards are handed out as, what other sports call, a personal foul. They are against a single player. Yellow cards are warnings and red cards get you removed from the game.
7. Offsides is described by the fifa soccer rules as A player is in an offside position if: he is nearer to his opponents goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent. This is difficult to understand and explain, so if you need further clarification it is best to watch it demonstrated on the field.

These basic rules and guidelines of soccer should help the layperson to understand the idea of what is going on at the soccer field.

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XBOX 360 3 Red Lights Error - Fix it in an Hour or Less

The xbox 360 has gotten some bad publicity lately for hardware failures, this is most common one. The "ring of light" on the XBOX's front panel shows 3 red segments indicating "game Over" - at least temporarily.

Most people's first reaction is to unplug the console and either carry it to the shop where they bought it, or to send it in to microsoft for repair. But there are other solutions to the problem and best of all, chances are good you might be able to fix the problem yourself.

The xbox 360's most common problem is overheating. Although the machine comes with several mechanisms installed to prevent overheating, extreme temperature conditions can result in the console heating up to the point where it will shut itself off.

The most common source of the xbox 360 3 red lights error however are soldering points that have come loose. This happens when the main board heats up during play and bends. Today's (lead-free) tin-solder tends to crack rather easily resulting in loss of electrical flow at the point where the solder broke. If the console heats up frequently to high temperature, such as during extended gaming sessions, soldering points can break resulting in the (seemingly) fatal hardware error.

If your xbox 360 is showing the 3 red lights you have two options:

A) Send the console in for repair

B) Fix it yourself

Option A has its downsides: you will have to send in your xbox to microsoft and you will most likely have to wait several weeks to get it back. If your console is out of the warranty period, you might have to pay $140 to get it fixed. microsoft extended the warranty period in July 2007 regarding hardware failures, but this guarantee will probably not last forever.

Option B would be favorable as in 90% of the cases you should be able to fix the problem yourself with the help of one of the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) ebooks available on the web and maybe some tools from radio Shack.

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