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Basic Soccer Game Rules - History from British universities in 1855
1. The maximum length of the ground shall be 200 yards, the maximum breadth shall be 100 yards.
2. A toss for goals shall take place, and the game shall be commenced by a place kick from the centre of the ground by the side losing the toss for goals.
3. After a goal is won, the losing side shall be entitled to kick off.
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4. A goal shall be won when the ball passes between the goal-posts not being thrown, knocked on, or carried.
5. When the ball is in touch, the first player who touches it shall throw it from the point on the boundary line where it left the ground in a direction at right angles with the boundary line.
6. When a player has kicked the ball, any one of the same side who is nearer to the opponent's goal line is out of play and may not touch the ball himself.
7. In case the ball goes behind the goal line, if a player on the side to whom the goal belongs first touches the ball, one of his side shall he entitled to a free kick from the goal line at the point opposite the place where the ball shall be touched.
8. If a player makes a fair catch, he shall be entitled to a free kick.
9. No player shall run with the ball.
10. No player shall use his hands to hold or push his adversary.
11. A player shall not be allowed to throw the ball with his hands.
12. No player shall be allowed to take the ball from the ground with his hands while it is in play.
13. No player shall be allowed to wear projecting nails or iron plates on the soles or heels of his boots, and no tripping.
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