The 19 Rules Of Playing Football When You’re A Kid

From 'rush keeper' to Wembley doubles. Because 'jumpers for goalposts' is only the start of it…

Setting up the goal.

Setting up the goal.

1. Posts
Can be made of anything, preferably clothing or school bags. When the ball comes into contact with the post, a consensus must be reached on whether it was a goal, wide or 'in off' [the post].

2. Cross bar
The exact height varies from goal to goal, decided on a case by case basis. Whether the goalie could have conceivably reached the shot is a useful guideline.

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Picking teams.

Picking teams.

There are two common methods for picking the sides.

1. Captains
The owner of the ball and the best player take turns picking until the worst player is left (feeling a bit like they want to cry).

2. Picking numbers
One player to turn their back while the others are allocated numbers which are then used to randomly* assign teams.

*cheating via coughs, nods or hidden hand gestures is rife in the game.

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Who you're going to 'be'.

Who you're going to 'be'.

Each player must pick a professional to channel for the course of the game.

Via: whoateallthepies.tv


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