| Soccer Rules
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Soccer, more than any other sport, follows one
major set of rules. These rules are regulated
by FIFA.
| Org |
Level |
Description |
Link |
| FIFA |
International |
FIFA is the international governing body
of soccer. Most rules, from youth to profession,
follow the FIFA rules or are in large part
based on FIFA rules. FIFA rules are provided
online for free. |
Rules |
| NFHS |
High School |
The NFHS is the national governing body
of high school sports. Their rule books are
not offered online, but can be purchased from
the website for $6.75. |
Purchase |
| NCAA |
College |
College soccer is governed by the NCAA.
Their rule book is available online for free.
|
Rules |
| AYSO |
Youth |
AYSO is one of the major youth soccer orgs.
|
Online |
| Other |
Youth |
More links to youth soccer rules will be
added soon. |
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You may also be interested in the following
books on Amazon.com:
Soccer
for Dummies
The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Soccer
Soccer
Made Simple; A Spectator's Guide
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