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Learn the fundamentals of football including the rules of the game, pitch and goal dimensions, player positions, and essential football equipment basics.

Football Number 6: The Definitive Position Guide

16 March 20267 March 2026 by DavidDavid1
Young soccer player standing on a football pitch wearing a red jersey with the text “TuS 46/68 Uentrop” and the football number 6 on the back, facing the goal in the distance.

From Bobby Moore to Sergio Busquets, the number 6 shirt has evolved from a traditional defensive assignment into the tactical anchor of the modern midfield.

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Footvolley Explained: Rules, Court Dimensions and Brazilian Origins

16 March 20267 March 2026 by DavidDavid1
A man with curly hair performs an athletic mid-air kick during a game of footvolley on a sandy beach. He is wearing a blue kit and is positioned in front of a yellow net, with the sun low in the sky behind him.

Born on Copacabana beach in the 1960s, footvolley fuses football skill with volleyball structure. No hands, three touches, and pure technique are all that stand between you and the point.

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Football Coin Toss: The Complete Official Rules Guide

16 March 20267 March 2026 by DavidDavid1
Football coin toss

The captain who wins the coin toss does not simply take kick-off. They choose from two options, and most get it wrong under pressure on a windy day.

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Footgolf Explained: Rules, Scoring and 9-Hole Course Guide

16 March 20267 March 2026 by DavidDavid1
A person in a red shirt and black shorts kicks a ball across a large, open green field lined with trees. This illustrates a typical scene from a game of footgolf, which combines elements of football and golf.

A football, a modified golf course and no clubs required. Footgolf is one of the fastest-growing participation sports in the UK and the rules take minutes to learn.

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How Tall Is a Football Goal: Official Dimensions for Every Format

16 March 20267 March 2026 by DavidDavid1
How Tall Is a Football Goal

Goal height is not one fixed number. From 1.2 metres in under-7 football to 8 feet at senior level, the official dimensions depend entirely on the format and age group.

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